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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.94, 3,556.41 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.94, 3,556.41 and 639.56 is: 959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.94 : 3,556.41 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.94/3,556.41 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.94x = 3,556.41 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.94x = 2,274,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,544.07/2,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.34

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