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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.95, 3,560.50 and 642.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.95, 3,560.50 and 642.71 is: 963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.95 : 3,560.50 = 642.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.95/3,560.50 = 642.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.95x = 3,560.50 × 642.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.95x = 2,288,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,349.55/2,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.94

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