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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.88, 3,539.72 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.88, 3,539.72 and 628.51 is: 942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.88 : 3,539.72 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.88/3,539.72 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.88x = 3,539.72 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.88x = 2,224,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,749.42/2,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.74

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