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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.53, 3,731.42 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.53, 3,731.42 and 638.66 is: 958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.53 : 3,731.42 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.53/3,731.42 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.53x = 3,731.42 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.53x = 2,383,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,108.70/2,487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.02

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