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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.42, 3,545.13 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.42, 3,545.13 and 632 is: 948

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.42 : 3,545.13 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.42/3,545.13 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.42x = 3,545.13 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.42x = 2,240,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,522.16/2,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948

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