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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.52, 3,553.94 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.52, 3,553.94 and 638.28 is: 957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.52 : 3,553.94 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.52/3,553.94 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.52x = 3,553.94 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.52x = 2,268,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,408.82/2,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.33

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