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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.14, 3,552.39 and 636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.14, 3,552.39 and 636.74 is: 955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.14 : 3,552.39 = 636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.14/3,552.39 = 636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.14x = 3,552.39 × 636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.14x = 2,261,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,948.81/2,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.16

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