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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.76, 3,863.61 and 627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.76, 3,863.61 and 627.97 is: 941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.76 : 3,863.61 = 627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.76/3,863.61 = 627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.76x = 3,863.61 × 627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.76x = 2,426,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,231.17/2,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.95

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