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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.52, 3,873.72 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.52, 3,873.72 and 634.72 is: 952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.52 : 3,873.72 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.52/3,873.72 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.52x = 3,873.72 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.52x = 2,458,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,727.56/2,582.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.07

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