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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.15, 3,558.22 and 640.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.15, 3,558.22 and 640.77 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.15 : 3,558.22 = 640.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.15/3,558.22 = 640.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.15x = 3,558.22 × 640.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.15x = 2,280,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,000.63/2,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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