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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.18 and 637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.18 and 637.01 is: 955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.94 : 3,588.18 = 637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.94/3,588.18 = 637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.94x = 3,588.18 × 637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.94x = 2,285,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,705.61/2,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.59

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