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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.67, 3,554.52 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.67, 3,554.52 and 638.30 is: 957.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.67 : 3,554.52 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.67/3,554.52 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.67x = 3,554.52 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.67x = 2,268,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,836.61/2,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.45

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