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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.81, 3,555.74 and 639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.81, 3,555.74 and 639.03 is: 958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.81 : 3,555.74 = 639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.81/3,555.74 = 639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.81x = 3,555.74 × 639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.81x = 2,272,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,221.34/2,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.42

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