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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164, 3,246.18 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164, 3,246.18 and 625 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164 : 3,246.18 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164/3,246.18 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164x = 3,246.18 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164x = 2,028,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,862.50/2,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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