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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.82, 3,590.60 and 638.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.82, 3,590.60 and 638.78 is: 958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.82 : 3,590.60 = 638.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.82/3,590.60 = 638.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.82x = 3,590.60 × 638.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.82x = 2,293,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,582.32/2,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.13

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