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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.86, 3,548.91 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.86, 3,548.91 and 634.50 is: 951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.86 : 3,548.91 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.86/3,548.91 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.86x = 3,548.91 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.86x = 2,251,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,783.40/2,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.78

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