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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.35, 3,570.53 and 648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.35, 3,570.53 and 648.98 is: 973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.35 : 3,570.53 = 648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.35/3,570.53 = 648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.35x = 3,570.53 × 648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.35x = 2,317,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,181.46/2,380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.46

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