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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.85, 3,602.51 and 647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.85, 3,602.51 and 647.03 is: 970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.85 : 3,602.51 = 647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.85/3,602.51 = 647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.85x = 3,602.51 × 647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.85x = 2,330,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,928.81/2,401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.47

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