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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.62, 3,563.46 and 644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.62, 3,563.46 and 644.28 is: 966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.62 : 3,563.46 = 644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.62/3,563.46 = 644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.62x = 3,563.46 × 644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.62x = 2,295,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,866.01/2,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.43

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