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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.26, 3,571.84 and 649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.26, 3,571.84 and 649.88 is: 974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.26 : 3,571.84 = 649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.26/3,571.84 = 649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.26x = 3,571.84 × 649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.26x = 2,321,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,267.38/2,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.81

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