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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.52, 3,799.64 and 973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.52, 3,799.64 and 973.68 is: 1,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.52 : 3,799.64 = 973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.52/3,799.64 = 973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.52x = 3,799.64 × 973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.52x = 3,699,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,633.48/2,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.70

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