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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.97, 3,573.18 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.97, 3,573.18 and 626.97 is: 940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.97 : 3,573.18 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.97/3,573.18 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.97x = 3,573.18 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.97x = 2,240,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,290.06/2,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.52

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