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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.27, 3,859.88 and 625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.27, 3,859.88 and 625.47 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.27 : 3,859.88 = 625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.27/3,859.88 = 625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.27x = 3,859.88 × 625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.27x = 2,414,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,239.14/2,573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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