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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.74 and 625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.74 and 625.77 is: 938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.16 : 3,535.74 = 625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.16/3,535.74 = 625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.16x = 3,535.74 × 625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.16x = 2,212,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,560.02/2,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.66

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