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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.87 and 649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.61, 3,570.87 and 649.24 is: 973.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.61 : 3,570.87 = 649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.61/3,570.87 = 649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.61x = 3,570.87 × 649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.61x = 2,318,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,351.64/2,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.85

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