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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.74, 3,563.61 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.74, 3,563.61 and 644.32 is: 966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.74 : 3,563.61 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.74/3,563.61 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.74x = 3,563.61 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.74x = 2,296,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,105.20/2,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.48

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