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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.67, 3,860.47 and 625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.67, 3,860.47 and 625.87 is: 938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.67 : 3,860.47 = 625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.67/3,860.47 = 625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.67x = 3,860.47 × 625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.67x = 2,416,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,152.36/2,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.80

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