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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.26, 3,550.62 and 636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.26, 3,550.62 and 636.02 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.26 : 3,550.62 = 636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.26/3,550.62 = 636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.26x = 3,550.62 × 636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.26x = 2,258,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,265.33/2,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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