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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.26, 3,568.88 and 647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.26, 3,568.88 and 647.88 is: 971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.26 : 3,568.88 = 647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.26/3,568.88 = 647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.26x = 3,568.88 × 647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.26x = 2,312,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,205.97/2,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.82

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