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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.29, 3,570.22 and 648.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.29, 3,570.22 and 648.91 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.29 : 3,570.22 = 648.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.29/3,570.22 = 648.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.29x = 3,570.22 × 648.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.29x = 2,316,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,751.46/2,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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