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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.42, 3,572.19 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.42, 3,572.19 and 650.06 is: 975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.42 : 3,572.19 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.42/3,572.19 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.42x = 3,572.19 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.42x = 2,322,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,137.83/2,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.11

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