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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.86, 3,574.30 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.86, 3,574.30 and 651.48 is: 977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.86 : 3,574.30 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.86/3,574.30 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.86x = 3,574.30 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.86x = 2,328,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,584.96/2,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.22

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