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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.26, 3,571.90 and 649.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.26, 3,571.90 and 649.90 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.26 : 3,571.90 = 649.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.26/3,571.90 = 649.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.26x = 3,571.90 × 649.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.26x = 2,321,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,377.81/2,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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