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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.75, 3,653.19 and 975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.75, 3,653.19 and 975.51 is: 1,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.75 : 3,653.19 = 975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.75/3,653.19 = 975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.75x = 3,653.19 × 975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.75x = 3,563,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,723.38/2,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.49

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