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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.94, 3,551.92 and 636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.94, 3,551.92 and 636.56 is: 954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.94 : 3,551.92 = 636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.94/3,551.92 = 636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.94x = 3,551.92 × 636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.94x = 2,261,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,010.20/2,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.84

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