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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.48, 3,573.70 and 651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.48, 3,573.70 and 651.10 is: 976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.48 : 3,573.70 = 651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.48/3,573.70 = 651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.48x = 3,573.70 × 651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.48x = 2,326,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,836.07/2,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.64

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