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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.26, 3,561.57 and 643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.26, 3,561.57 and 643.02 is: 964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.26 : 3,561.57 = 643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.26/3,561.57 = 643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.26x = 3,561.57 × 643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.26x = 2,290,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,160.74/2,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.58

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