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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.70, 3,557.54 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.70, 3,557.54 and 640.32 is: 960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.70 : 3,557.54 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.70/3,557.54 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.70x = 3,557.54 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.70x = 2,277,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,964.01/2,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.48

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