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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.56, 3,247.08 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.56, 3,247.08 and 625.56 is: 938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.56 : 3,247.08 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.56/3,247.08 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.56x = 3,247.08 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.56x = 2,031,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,243.36/2,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.41

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