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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.64, 3,527.14 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.64, 3,527.14 and 620.16 is: 930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.64 : 3,527.14 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.64/3,527.14 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.64x = 3,527.14 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.64x = 2,187,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,391.14/2,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.16

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