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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.72, 3,566.62 and 646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.72, 3,566.62 and 646.30 is: 969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.72 : 3,566.62 = 646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.72/3,566.62 = 646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.72x = 3,566.62 × 646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.72x = 2,305,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,106.51/2,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.46

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