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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.38, 3,547.96 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.38, 3,547.96 and 634 is: 950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.38 : 3,547.96 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.38/3,547.96 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.38x = 3,547.96 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.38x = 2,249,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,406.64/2,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.97

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