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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.17, 3,535.77 and 625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.17, 3,535.77 and 625.78 is: 938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.17 : 3,535.77 = 625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.17/3,535.77 = 625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.17x = 3,535.77 × 625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.17x = 2,212,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,614.15/2,357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.67

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