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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.01, 3,557.88 and 640.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.01, 3,557.88 and 640.50 is: 960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.01 : 3,557.88 = 640.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.01/3,557.88 = 640.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.01x = 3,557.88 × 640.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.01x = 2,278,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,822.14/2,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.71

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