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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.10, 3,538.65 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.10, 3,538.65 and 627.73 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.10 : 3,538.65 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.10/3,538.65 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.10x = 3,538.65 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.10x = 2,221,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,307.92/2,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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