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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.21, 3,712.47 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.21, 3,712.47 and 626.22 is: 939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.21 : 3,712.47 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.21/3,712.47 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.21x = 3,712.47 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.21x = 2,324,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,804.40/2,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.24

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