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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.02, 3,542.99 and 630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.02, 3,542.99 and 630.66 is: 945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.02 : 3,542.99 = 630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.02/3,542.99 = 630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.02x = 3,542.99 × 630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.02x = 2,234,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,422.07/2,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.98

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