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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.18, 3,571.51 and 626.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.18, 3,571.51 and 626.35 is: 939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.18 : 3,571.51 = 626.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.18/3,571.51 = 626.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.18x = 3,571.51 × 626.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.18x = 2,237,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,012.66/2,381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.46

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