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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.75, 3,560.63 and 642.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.75, 3,560.63 and 642.38 is: 963.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.75 : 3,560.63 = 642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.75/3,560.63 = 642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.75x = 3,560.63 × 642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.75x = 2,287,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,256.48/2,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.56

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