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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.92, 3,574.44 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.92, 3,574.44 and 651.56 is: 977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.92 : 3,574.44 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.92/3,574.44 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.92x = 3,574.44 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.92x = 2,328,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,962.13/2,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.36

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