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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.64, 3,534.95 and 625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.64, 3,534.95 and 625.25 is: 937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.64 : 3,534.95 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.64/3,534.95 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.64x = 3,534.95 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.64x = 2,210,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,224.36/2,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.87

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