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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.55 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.55 and 636.32 is: 954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.70 : 3,551.55 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.70/3,551.55 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.70x = 3,551.55 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.70x = 2,259,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,922.30/2,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.48

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