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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.51, 3,553.72 and 638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.51, 3,553.72 and 638.27 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.51 : 3,553.72 = 638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.51/3,553.72 = 638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.51x = 3,553.72 × 638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.51x = 2,268,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,211.90/2,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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