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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.32, 3,570.28 and 648.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.32, 3,570.28 and 648.95 is: 973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.32 : 3,570.28 = 648.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.32/3,570.28 = 648.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.32x = 3,570.28 × 648.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.32x = 2,316,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,913.73/2,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.36

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