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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.46, 3,656.45 and 976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.46, 3,656.45 and 976.04 is: 1,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.46 : 3,656.45 = 976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.46/3,656.45 = 976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.46x = 3,656.45 × 976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.46x = 3,568,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,841.46/2,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.77

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