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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.40, 3,655.54 and 976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.40, 3,655.54 and 976.75 is: 1,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.40 : 3,655.54 = 976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.40/3,655.54 = 976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.40x = 3,655.54 × 976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.40x = 3,570,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,548.70/2,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.30

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