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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.11, 3,727.64 and 636.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.11, 3,727.64 and 636.21 is: 954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.11 : 3,727.64 = 636.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.11/3,727.64 = 636.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.11x = 3,727.64 × 636.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.11x = 2,371,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,572.75/2,485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.31

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