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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.02, 3,587.60 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.02, 3,587.60 and 637.04 is: 955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.02 : 3,587.60 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.02/3,587.60 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.02x = 3,587.60 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.02x = 2,285,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,444.70/2,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.45

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