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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.73, 3,527.78 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.73, 3,527.78 and 620.36 is: 930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.73 : 3,527.78 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.73/3,527.78 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.73x = 3,527.78 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.73x = 2,188,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,493.60/2,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.59

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