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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.23, 3,550.82 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.23, 3,550.82 and 635.85 is: 953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.23 : 3,550.82 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.23/3,550.82 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.23x = 3,550.82 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.23x = 2,257,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,785.72/2,367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.77

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