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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.36, 3,539.03 and 627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.36, 3,539.03 and 627.98 is: 941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.36 : 3,539.03 = 627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.36/3,539.03 = 627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.36x = 3,539.03 × 627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.36x = 2,222,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,436.92/2,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.97

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