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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.91, 3,552.93 and 637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.91, 3,552.93 and 637.13 is: 955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.91 : 3,552.93 = 637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.91/3,552.93 = 637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.91x = 3,552.93 × 637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.91x = 2,263,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,660.53/2,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.57

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