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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.88, 3,247.86 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.88, 3,247.86 and 625.88 is: 938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.88 : 3,247.86 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.88/3,247.86 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.88x = 3,247.86 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.88x = 2,032,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,770.62/2,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.98

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