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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.23, 3,654.70 and 975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.23, 3,654.70 and 975.35 is: 1,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.23 : 3,654.70 = 975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.23/3,654.70 = 975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.23x = 3,654.70 × 975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.23x = 3,564,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,611.65/2,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.17

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