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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.89, 3,574.33 and 651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.89, 3,574.33 and 651.65 is: 977.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.89 : 3,574.33 = 651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.89/3,574.33 = 651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.89x = 3,574.33 × 651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.89x = 2,329,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,192.64/2,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.47

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