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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.78, 3,563.61 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.78, 3,563.61 and 644.36 is: 966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.78 : 3,563.61 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.78/3,563.61 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.78x = 3,563.61 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.78x = 2,296,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,247.74/2,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.52

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