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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.08, 3,570.12 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.08, 3,570.12 and 648.96 is: 973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.08 : 3,570.12 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.08/3,570.12 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.08x = 3,570.12 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.08x = 2,316,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,865.08/2,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.44

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