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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.94, 3,542.19 and 630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.94, 3,542.19 and 630.34 is: 945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.94 : 3,542.19 = 630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.94/3,542.19 = 630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.94x = 3,542.19 × 630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.94x = 2,232,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,784.04/2,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.32

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