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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.08, 3,540.40 and 628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.08, 3,540.40 and 628.72 is: 943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.08 : 3,540.40 = 628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.08/3,540.40 = 628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.08x = 3,540.40 × 628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.08x = 2,225,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,920.29/2,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.15

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