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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.72, 3,554.58 and 638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.72, 3,554.58 and 638.35 is: 957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.72 : 3,554.58 = 638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.72/3,554.58 = 638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.72x = 3,554.58 × 638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.72x = 2,269,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,066.14/2,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.53

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