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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.69, 3,538.05 and 627.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.69, 3,538.05 and 627.31 is: 940.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.69 : 3,538.05 = 627.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.69/3,538.05 = 627.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.69x = 3,538.05 × 627.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.69x = 2,219,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,454.15/2,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.97

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