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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.57, 3,573.74 and 627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.57, 3,573.74 and 627.55 is: 941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.57 : 3,573.74 = 627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.57/3,573.74 = 627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.57x = 3,573.74 × 627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.57x = 2,242,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,693.17/2,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.29

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