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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.52, 3,876.72 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.52, 3,876.72 and 636.72 is: 955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.52 : 3,876.72 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.52/3,876.72 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.52x = 3,876.72 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.52x = 2,468,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,385.16/2,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.07

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