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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.72, 3,562.08 and 643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.72, 3,562.08 and 643.34 is: 965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.72 : 3,562.08 = 643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.72/3,562.08 = 643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.72x = 3,562.08 × 643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.72x = 2,291,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,635.04/2,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.01

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