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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.54, 3,657.79 and 976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.54, 3,657.79 and 976.64 is: 1,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.54 : 3,657.79 = 976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.54/3,657.79 = 976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.54x = 3,657.79 × 976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.54x = 3,572,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,339.14/2,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.95

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