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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.51, 3,564.50 and 645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.51, 3,564.50 and 645.27 is: 967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.51 : 3,564.50 = 645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.51/3,564.50 = 645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.51x = 3,564.50 × 645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.51x = 2,300,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,061.69/2,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.83

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