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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.09, 3,562.63 and 643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.09, 3,562.63 and 643.71 is: 965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.09 : 3,562.63 = 643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.09/3,562.63 = 643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.09x = 3,562.63 × 643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.09x = 2,293,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,312.31/2,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.57

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