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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.64, 3,548.66 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.64, 3,548.66 and 634.28 is: 951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.64 : 3,548.66 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.64/3,548.66 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.64x = 3,548.66 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.64x = 2,250,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,844.06/2,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.47

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