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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.52, 3,542.24 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.52, 3,542.24 and 630.16 is: 945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.52 : 3,542.24 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.52/3,542.24 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.52x = 3,542.24 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.52x = 2,232,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,177.96/2,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.23

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