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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.58, 3,573.76 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.58, 3,573.76 and 651.20 is: 976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.58 : 3,573.76 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.58/3,573.76 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.58x = 3,573.76 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.58x = 2,327,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,232.51/2,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.77

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