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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.19, 3,573.35 and 650.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.19, 3,573.35 and 650.81 is: 976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.19 : 3,573.35 = 650.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.19/3,573.35 = 650.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.19x = 3,573.35 × 650.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.19x = 2,325,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,580.03/2,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.24

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