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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.32, 3,555.51 and 638.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.32, 3,555.51 and 638.95 is: 958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.32 : 3,555.51 = 638.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.32/3,555.51 = 638.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.32x = 3,555.51 × 638.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.32x = 2,271,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,793.11/2,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.43

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