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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.80, 3,550.08 and 635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.80, 3,550.08 and 635.44 is: 953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.80 : 3,550.08 = 635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.80/3,550.08 = 635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.80x = 3,550.08 × 635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.80x = 2,255,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,862.84/2,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.13

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