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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.36, 3,798.39 and 972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.36, 3,798.39 and 972.30 is: 1,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.36 : 3,798.39 = 972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.36/3,798.39 = 972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.36x = 3,798.39 × 972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.36x = 3,693,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,192.49/2,532.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.40

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