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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.49, 3,872.23 and 633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.49, 3,872.23 and 633.67 is: 950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.49 : 3,872.23 = 633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.49/3,872.23 = 633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.49x = 3,872.23 × 633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.49x = 2,453,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,715.98/2,581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.50

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