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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.66, 3,540.58 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.66, 3,540.58 and 628.88 is: 943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.66 : 3,540.58 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.66/3,540.58 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.66x = 3,540.58 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.66x = 2,226,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,580.68/2,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.20

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