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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.47, 3,574.80 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.47, 3,574.80 and 651.69 is: 977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.47 : 3,574.80 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.47/3,574.80 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.47x = 3,574.80 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.47x = 2,329,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,661.41/2,383.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.42

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