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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.73, 3,552.63 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.73, 3,552.63 and 637.49 is: 956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.73 : 3,552.63 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.73/3,552.63 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.73x = 3,552.63 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.73x = 2,264,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,748.34/2,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.10

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