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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.02, 3,574.54 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.02, 3,574.54 and 627.90 is: 941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.02 : 3,574.54 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.02/3,574.54 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.02x = 3,574.54 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.02x = 2,244,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,453.67/2,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.85

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