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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.94, 3,249.45 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.94, 3,249.45 and 626.94 is: 940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.94 : 3,249.45 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.94/3,249.45 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.94x = 3,249.45 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.94x = 2,037,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,210.18/2,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.57

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