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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.52, 3,570.82 and 649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.52, 3,570.82 and 649.15 is: 973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.52 : 3,570.82 = 649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.52/3,570.82 = 649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.52x = 3,570.82 × 649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.52x = 2,317,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,987.25/2,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.73

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