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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.70, 3,554.61 and 638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.70, 3,554.61 and 638.31 is: 957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.70 : 3,554.61 = 638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.70/3,554.61 = 638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.70x = 3,554.61 × 638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.70x = 2,268,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,943.11/2,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.48

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