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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.44, 3,711.79 and 625.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.44, 3,711.79 and 625.57 is: 938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.44 : 3,711.79 = 625.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.44/3,711.79 = 625.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.44x = 3,711.79 × 625.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.44x = 2,322,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,003.83/2,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.39

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