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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.62, 3,573.30 and 650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.62, 3,573.30 and 650.84 is: 976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.62 : 3,573.30 = 650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.62/3,573.30 = 650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.62x = 3,573.30 × 650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.62x = 2,325,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,646.57/2,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.09

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