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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.38, 3,572.16 and 650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.38, 3,572.16 and 650 is: 975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.38 : 3,572.16 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.38/3,572.16 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.38x = 3,572.16 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.38x = 2,321,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,904/2,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.02

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