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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.63, 3,863.47 and 627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.63, 3,863.47 and 627.83 is: 941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.63 : 3,863.47 = 627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.63/3,863.47 = 627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.63x = 3,863.47 × 627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.63x = 2,425,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,602.37/2,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.75

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