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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.43, 3,542.16 and 630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.43, 3,542.16 and 630.05 is: 945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.43 : 3,542.16 = 630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.43/3,542.16 = 630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.43x = 3,542.16 × 630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.43x = 2,231,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,737.91/2,361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.08

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