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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.80, 3,455.79 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.80, 3,455.79 and 638.10 is: 957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.80 : 3,455.79 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.80/3,455.79 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.80x = 3,455.79 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.80x = 2,205,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,139.60/2,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.17

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