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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.55, 3,554.37 and 638.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.55, 3,554.37 and 638.13 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.55 : 3,554.37 = 638.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.55/3,554.37 = 638.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.55x = 3,554.37 × 638.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.55x = 2,268,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,150.13/2,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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