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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.41, 3,553.69 and 637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.41, 3,553.69 and 637.63 is: 956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.41 : 3,553.69 = 637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.41/3,553.69 = 637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.41x = 3,553.69 × 637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.41x = 2,265,939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,939.35/2,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.33

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