Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.12, 3,248 and 625.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,165.12, 3,248 and 625.92 is: 938.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,165.12 : 3,248 = 625.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,165.12/3,248 = 625.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,165.12x = 3,248 × 625.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,165.12x = 2,032,988.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,032,988.16/2,165.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938.97
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