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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.60, 3,798.96 and 973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.60, 3,798.96 and 973.38 is: 1,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.60 : 3,798.96 = 973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.60/3,798.96 = 973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.60x = 3,798.96 × 973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.60x = 3,697,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,831.68/2,532.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.09

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