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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.50, 3,572.30 and 650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.50, 3,572.30 and 650.17 is: 975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.50 : 3,572.30 = 650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.50/3,572.30 = 650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.50x = 3,572.30 × 650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.50x = 2,322,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,599.04/2,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.27

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