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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.22, 3,552.33 and 636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.22, 3,552.33 and 636.85 is: 955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.22 : 3,552.33 = 636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.22/3,552.33 = 636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.22x = 3,552.33 × 636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.22x = 2,262,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,301.36/2,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.28

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