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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.58, 3,561.73 and 643.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.58, 3,561.73 and 643.07 is: 964.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.58 : 3,561.73 = 643.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.58/3,561.73 = 643.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.58x = 3,561.73 × 643.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.58x = 2,290,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,420.69/2,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.56

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