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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.86, 3,245.43 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.86, 3,245.43 and 624.50 is: 936.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.86 : 3,245.43 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.86/3,245.43 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.86x = 3,245.43 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.86x = 2,026,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,771.04/2,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.65

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