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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.50, 3,536.46 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.50, 3,536.46 and 626.13 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.50 : 3,536.46 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.50/3,536.46 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.50x = 3,536.46 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.50x = 2,214,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,283.70/2,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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