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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.81, 3,249.26 and 626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.81, 3,249.26 and 626.81 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.81 : 3,249.26 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.81/3,249.26 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.81x = 3,249.26 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.81x = 2,036,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,676.78/2,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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