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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.36, 3,245.52 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.36, 3,245.52 and 624.24 is: 936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.36 : 3,245.52 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.36/3,245.52 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.36x = 3,245.52 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.36x = 2,025,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,983.40/2,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.50

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