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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.31, 3,856.95 and 623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.31, 3,856.95 and 623.51 is: 935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.31 : 3,856.95 = 623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.31/3,856.95 = 623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.31x = 3,856.95 × 623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.31x = 2,404,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,846.89/2,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.26

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