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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.82, 3,565.32 and 645.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.82, 3,565.32 and 645.45 is: 968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.82 : 3,565.32 = 645.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.82/3,565.32 = 645.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.82x = 3,565.32 × 645.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.82x = 2,301,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,235.79/2,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.20

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