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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.50, 3,711.87 and 625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.50, 3,711.87 and 625.63 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.50 : 3,711.87 = 625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.50/3,711.87 = 625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.50x = 3,711.87 × 625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.50x = 2,322,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,238.67/2,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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