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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.75, 3,574.33 and 651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.75, 3,574.33 and 651.38 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.75 : 3,574.33 = 651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.75/3,574.33 = 651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.75x = 3,574.33 × 651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.75x = 2,328,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,227.58/2,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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