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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.92, 3,550.40 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.92, 3,550.40 and 635.52 is: 953.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.92 : 3,550.40 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.92/3,550.40 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.92x = 3,550.40 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.92x = 2,256,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,350.21/2,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.29

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