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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.52, 3,569.28 and 648.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.52, 3,569.28 and 648.15 is: 972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.52 : 3,569.28 = 648.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.52/3,569.28 = 648.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.52x = 3,569.28 × 648.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.52x = 2,313,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,428.83/2,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.23

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