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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.91, 3,583.20 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.91, 3,583.20 and 633.88 is: 950.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.91 : 3,583.20 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.91/3,583.20 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.91x = 3,583.20 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.91x = 2,271,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,297.73/2,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.77

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