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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.97, 3,542.54 and 630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.97, 3,542.54 and 630.19 is: 945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.97 : 3,542.54 = 630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.97/3,542.54 = 630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.97x = 3,542.54 × 630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.97x = 2,232,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,466.00/2,361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.17

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