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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.66, 3,743.43 and 646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.66, 3,743.43 and 646.76 is: 970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.66 : 3,743.43 = 646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.66/3,743.43 = 646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.66x = 3,743.43 × 646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.66x = 2,421,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,107.72/2,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.13

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