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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.74, 3,565.08 and 645.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.74, 3,565.08 and 645.37 is: 968.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.74 : 3,565.08 = 645.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.74/3,565.08 = 645.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.74x = 3,565.08 × 645.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.74x = 2,300,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,786.77/2,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.04

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