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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.60, 3,554.40 and 638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.60, 3,554.40 and 638.22 is: 957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.60 : 3,554.40 = 638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.60/3,554.40 = 638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.60x = 3,554.40 × 638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.60x = 2,268,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,489.17/2,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.33

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