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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,577.10 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,577.10 and 629.78 is: 944.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,577.10 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,577.10 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,577.10 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 2,252,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,765.00/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.63

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