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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.64, 3,554.34 and 638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.64, 3,554.34 and 638.26 is: 957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.64 : 3,554.34 = 638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.64/3,554.34 = 638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.64x = 3,554.34 × 638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.64x = 2,268,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,593.05/2,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.36

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