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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.06, 3,248.13 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.06, 3,248.13 and 626.06 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.06 : 3,248.13 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.06/3,248.13 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.06x = 3,248.13 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.06x = 2,033,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,534.74/2,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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