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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.96, 3,538.62 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.96, 3,538.62 and 627.54 is: 941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.96 : 3,538.62 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.96/3,538.62 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.96x = 3,538.62 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.96x = 2,220,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,625.59/2,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.36

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