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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.90, 3,654.79 and 976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.90, 3,654.79 and 976.25 is: 1,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.90 : 3,654.79 = 976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.90/3,654.79 = 976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.90x = 3,654.79 × 976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.90x = 3,567,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,988.74/2,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.55

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