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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.92, 3,562.56 and 643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.92, 3,562.56 and 643.50 is: 965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.92 : 3,562.56 = 643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.92/3,562.56 = 643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.92x = 3,562.56 × 643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.92x = 2,292,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,507.36/2,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.30

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