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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.67, 3,542.51 and 630.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.67, 3,542.51 and 630.25 is: 945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.67 : 3,542.51 = 630.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.67/3,542.51 = 630.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.67x = 3,542.51 × 630.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.67x = 2,232,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,666.93/2,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.38

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