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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.86, 3,550.41 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.86, 3,550.41 and 635.50 is: 953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.86 : 3,550.41 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.86/3,550.41 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.86x = 3,550.41 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.86x = 2,256,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,285.56/2,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.28

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