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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.39, 3,537.60 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.39, 3,537.60 and 627 is: 940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.39 : 3,537.60 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.39/3,537.60 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.39x = 3,537.60 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.39x = 2,218,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,075.20/2,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.50

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