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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.02, 3,586.50 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.02, 3,586.50 and 635.86 is: 953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.02 : 3,586.50 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.02/3,586.50 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.02x = 3,586.50 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.02x = 2,280,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,511.89/2,391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.78

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