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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.66, 3,246.03 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.66, 3,246.03 and 624.66 is: 937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.66 : 3,246.03 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.66/3,246.03 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.66x = 3,246.03 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.66x = 2,027,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,652.93/2,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.14

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