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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.59, 3,566.43 and 646.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.59, 3,566.43 and 646.21 is: 969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.59 : 3,566.43 = 646.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.59/3,566.43 = 646.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.59x = 3,566.43 × 646.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.59x = 2,304,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,667.19/2,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.33

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