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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.42, 3,531.78 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.42, 3,531.78 and 623 is: 934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.42 : 3,531.78 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.42/3,531.78 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.42x = 3,531.78 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.42x = 2,200,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,298.94/2,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.54

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