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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457, 3,685.66 and 633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457, 3,685.66 and 633 is: 949.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457 : 3,685.66 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457/3,685.66 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457x = 3,685.66 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457x = 2,333,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,022.78/2,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.54

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