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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.88, 3,574.38 and 651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.88, 3,574.38 and 651.52 is: 977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.88 : 3,574.38 = 651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.88/3,574.38 = 651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.88x = 3,574.38 × 651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.88x = 2,328,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,780.06/2,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.30

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