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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.03, 3,859.55 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.03, 3,859.55 and 625.22 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.03 : 3,859.55 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.03/3,859.55 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.03x = 3,859.55 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.03x = 2,413,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,062.25/2,573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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