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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.66, 3,573.99 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.66, 3,573.99 and 651.27 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.66 : 3,573.99 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.66/3,573.99 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.66x = 3,573.99 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.66x = 2,327,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,632.47/2,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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