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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.39, 3,550.68 and 636.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.39, 3,550.68 and 636.03 is: 953.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.39 : 3,550.68 = 636.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.39/3,550.68 = 636.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.39x = 3,550.68 × 636.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.39x = 2,258,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,339.00/2,367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.94

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