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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.56, 3,560.34 and 642.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.56, 3,560.34 and 642.18 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.56 : 3,560.34 = 642.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.56/3,560.34 = 642.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.56x = 3,560.34 × 642.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.56x = 2,286,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,375.93/2,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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