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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.71, 3,562.11 and 643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.71, 3,562.11 and 643.29 is: 964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.71 : 3,562.11 = 643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.71/3,562.11 = 643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.71x = 3,562.11 × 643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.71x = 2,291,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,469.74/2,374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.95

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