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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.63, 3,565.14 and 621.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.63, 3,565.14 and 621.63 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.63 : 3,565.14 = 621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.63/3,565.14 = 621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.63x = 3,565.14 × 621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.63x = 2,216,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,197.98/2,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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