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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.32, 3,552.12 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.32, 3,552.12 and 637.08 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.32 : 3,552.12 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.32/3,552.12 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.32x = 3,552.12 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.32x = 2,262,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,984.61/2,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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