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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.26, 3,538.62 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.26, 3,538.62 and 628.02 is: 941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.26 : 3,538.62 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.26/3,538.62 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.26x = 3,538.62 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.26x = 2,222,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,324.13/2,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.96

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