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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.66, 3,555.58 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.66, 3,555.58 and 638.88 is: 958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.66 : 3,555.58 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.66/3,555.58 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.66x = 3,555.58 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.66x = 2,271,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,588.95/2,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.21

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