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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.41, 3,550.68 and 635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.41, 3,550.68 and 635.63 is: 953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.41 : 3,550.68 = 635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.41/3,550.68 = 635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.41x = 3,550.68 × 635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.41x = 2,256,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,900.98/2,367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.32

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