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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.35, 3,714.44 and 627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.35, 3,714.44 and 627.53 is: 941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.35 : 3,714.44 = 627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.35/3,714.44 = 627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.35x = 3,714.44 × 627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.35x = 2,330,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,900.82/2,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.26

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