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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.40, 3,249.36 and 627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.40, 3,249.36 and 627.40 is: 941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.40 : 3,249.36 = 627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.40/3,249.36 = 627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.40x = 3,249.36 × 627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.40x = 2,038,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,648.46/2,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.03

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