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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.64, 3,552.84 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.64, 3,552.84 and 637.26 is: 955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.64 : 3,552.84 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.64/3,552.84 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.64x = 3,552.84 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.64x = 2,264,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,082.82/2,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.86

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