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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.30, 3,571.90 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.30, 3,571.90 and 649.92 is: 974.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.30 : 3,571.90 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.30/3,571.90 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.30x = 3,571.90 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.30x = 2,321,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,461.02/2,381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.87

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