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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.27, 3,568.91 and 647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.27, 3,568.91 and 647.90 is: 971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.27 : 3,568.91 = 647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.27/3,568.91 = 647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.27x = 3,568.91 × 647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.27x = 2,312,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,275.70/2,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.84

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