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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.25, 3,553.88 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.25, 3,553.88 and 637.88 is: 956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.25 : 3,553.88 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.25/3,553.88 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.25x = 3,553.88 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.25x = 2,266,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,928.02/2,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.81

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