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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.82, 3,527.37 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.82, 3,527.37 and 620.58 is: 930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.82 : 3,527.37 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.82/3,527.37 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.82x = 3,527.37 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.82x = 2,189,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,015.27/2,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.78

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