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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.75, 3,700.13 and 642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.75, 3,700.13 and 642.75 is: 964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.75 : 3,700.13 = 642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.75/3,700.13 = 642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.75x = 3,700.13 × 642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.75x = 2,378,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,255.34/2,466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.13

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