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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.32, 3,247.98 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.32, 3,247.98 and 626.32 is: 939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.32 : 3,247.98 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.32/3,247.98 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.32x = 3,247.98 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.32x = 2,034,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,274.83/2,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.48

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