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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.26, 3,562.88 and 643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.26, 3,562.88 and 643.88 is: 965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.26 : 3,562.88 = 643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.26/3,562.88 = 643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.26x = 3,562.88 × 643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.26x = 2,294,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,067.17/2,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.82

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