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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.72, 3,527.62 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.72, 3,527.62 and 620.28 is: 930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.72 : 3,527.62 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.72/3,527.62 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.72x = 3,527.62 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.72x = 2,188,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,112.13/2,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.43

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