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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.71, 3,680.97 and 972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.71, 3,680.97 and 972.49 is: 1,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.71 : 3,680.97 = 972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.71/3,680.97 = 972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.71x = 3,680.97 × 972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.71x = 3,579,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,706.52/2,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.90

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