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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.36, 3,657.76 and 976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.36, 3,657.76 and 976.92 is: 1,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.36 : 3,657.76 = 976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.36/3,657.76 = 976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.36x = 3,657.76 × 976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.36x = 3,573,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,338.90/2,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.07

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