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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.08, 3,655.08 and 975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.08, 3,655.08 and 975.84 is: 1,463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.08 : 3,655.08 = 975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.08/3,655.08 = 975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.08x = 3,655.08 × 975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.08x = 3,566,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,773.27/2,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.54

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