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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.54, 3,555.42 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.54, 3,555.42 and 639.30 is: 958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.54 : 3,555.42 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.54/3,555.42 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.54x = 3,555.42 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.54x = 2,272,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,980.01/2,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.84

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