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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.92, 3,571.44 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.92, 3,571.44 and 649.56 is: 974.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.92 : 3,571.44 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.92/3,571.44 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.92x = 3,571.44 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.92x = 2,319,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,864.57/2,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.36

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