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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.60, 3,242.94 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.60, 3,242.94 and 623.24 is: 934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.60 : 3,242.94 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.60/3,242.94 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.60x = 3,242.94 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.60x = 2,021,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,129.93/2,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.58

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