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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.48, 3,542.22 and 630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.48, 3,542.22 and 630.10 is: 945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.48 : 3,542.22 = 630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.48/3,542.22 = 630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.48x = 3,542.22 × 630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.48x = 2,231,949.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,949.67/2,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.15

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