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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.44, 3,562.62 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.44, 3,562.62 and 644.20 is: 966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.44 : 3,562.62 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.44/3,562.62 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.44x = 3,562.62 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.44x = 2,295,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,039.80/2,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.15

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