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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.69, 3,574.10 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.69, 3,574.10 and 651.32 is: 976.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.69 : 3,574.10 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.69/3,574.10 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.69x = 3,574.10 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.69x = 2,327,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,864.94/2,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.99

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