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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.58, 3,527.64 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.58, 3,527.64 and 620.34 is: 930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.58 : 3,527.64 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.58/3,527.64 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.58x = 3,527.64 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.58x = 2,188,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,336.20/2,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.58

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