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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.48, 3,569.21 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.48, 3,569.21 and 648.10 is: 972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.48 : 3,569.21 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.48/3,569.21 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.48x = 3,569.21 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.48x = 2,313,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,205.00/2,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.15

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