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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.03, 3,573.08 and 650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.03, 3,573.08 and 650.66 is: 975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.03 : 3,573.08 = 650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.03/3,573.08 = 650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.03x = 3,573.08 × 650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.03x = 2,324,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,839.11/2,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.99

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