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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.50 and 625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.50 and 625.86 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,571.50 = 625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,571.50 = 625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,571.50 × 625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 2,235,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,258.99/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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