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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.39, 3,553.74 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.39, 3,553.74 and 638.15 is: 957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.39 : 3,553.74 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.39/3,553.74 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.39x = 3,553.74 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.39x = 2,267,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,801.41/2,369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.13

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