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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.38, 3,655.26 and 976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.38, 3,655.26 and 976.14 is: 1,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.38 : 3,655.26 = 976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.38/3,655.26 = 976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.38x = 3,655.26 × 976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.38x = 3,568,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,045.50/2,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.89

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