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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.80, 3,563.68 and 644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.80, 3,563.68 and 644.42 is: 966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.80 : 3,563.68 = 644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.80/3,563.68 = 644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.80x = 3,563.68 × 644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.80x = 2,296,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,515.17/2,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.63

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