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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.88, 3,573.02 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.88, 3,573.02 and 626.88 is: 940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.88 : 3,573.02 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.88/3,573.02 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.88x = 3,573.02 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.88x = 2,239,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,851.64/2,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.37

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