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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.26, 3,564.57 and 645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.26, 3,564.57 and 645.02 is: 967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.26 : 3,564.57 = 645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.26/3,564.57 = 645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.26x = 3,564.57 × 645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.26x = 2,299,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,218.94/2,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.58

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