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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.94, 3,554.92 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.94, 3,554.92 and 638.56 is: 957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.94 : 3,554.92 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.94/3,554.92 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.94x = 3,554.92 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.94x = 2,270,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,029.72/2,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.84

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