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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.20, 3,553.80 and 637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.20, 3,553.80 and 637.82 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.20 : 3,553.80 = 637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.20/3,553.80 = 637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.20x = 3,553.80 × 637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.20x = 2,266,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,684.72/2,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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