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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.51, 3,550.95 and 636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.51, 3,550.95 and 636.27 is: 954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.51 : 3,550.95 = 636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.51/3,550.95 = 636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.51x = 3,550.95 × 636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.51x = 2,259,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,362.96/2,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.32

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