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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.54, 3,570.42 and 649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.54, 3,570.42 and 649.30 is: 973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.54 : 3,570.42 = 649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.54/3,570.42 = 649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.54x = 3,570.42 × 649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.54x = 2,318,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,273.71/2,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.84

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