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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.44, 3,552.12 and 637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.44, 3,552.12 and 637.20 is: 955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.44 : 3,552.12 = 637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.44/3,552.12 = 637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.44x = 3,552.12 × 637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.44x = 2,263,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,410.86/2,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.65

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