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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.08, 3,538.70 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.08, 3,538.70 and 628.04 is: 942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.08 : 3,538.70 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.08/3,538.70 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.08x = 3,538.70 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.08x = 2,222,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,445.15/2,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.08

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