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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.18, 3,564.36 and 644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.18, 3,564.36 and 644.82 is: 967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.18 : 3,564.36 = 644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.18/3,564.36 = 644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.18x = 3,564.36 × 644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.18x = 2,298,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,370.62/2,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.25

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