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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.88, 3,572.88 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.88, 3,572.88 and 650.52 is: 975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.88 : 3,572.88 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.88/3,572.88 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.88x = 3,572.88 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.88x = 2,324,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,229.90/2,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.80

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