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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.71, 3,563.52 and 644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.71, 3,563.52 and 644.34 is: 966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.71 : 3,563.52 = 644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.71/3,563.52 = 644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.71x = 3,563.52 × 644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.71x = 2,296,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,118.48/2,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.50

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