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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.02, 3,683.13 and 975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.02, 3,683.13 and 975.75 is: 1,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.02 : 3,683.13 = 975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.02/3,683.13 = 975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.02x = 3,683.13 × 975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.02x = 3,593,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,814.10/2,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.67

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