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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.89, 3,538.22 and 627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.89, 3,538.22 and 627.51 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.89 : 3,538.22 = 627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.89/3,538.22 = 627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.89x = 3,538.22 × 627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.89x = 2,220,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,268.43/2,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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