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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.89, 3,541.05 and 629.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.89, 3,541.05 and 629.65 is: 944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.89 : 3,541.05 = 629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.89/3,541.05 = 629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.89x = 3,541.05 × 629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.89x = 2,229,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,622.13/2,360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.40

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