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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.54, 3,590.50 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.54, 3,590.50 and 638.55 is: 957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.54 : 3,590.50 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.54/3,590.50 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.54x = 3,590.50 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.54x = 2,292,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,713.78/2,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.88

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