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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.28, 3,555.10 and 639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.28, 3,555.10 and 639.04 is: 958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.28 : 3,555.10 = 639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.28/3,555.10 = 639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.28x = 3,555.10 × 639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.28x = 2,271,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,851.10/2,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.47

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