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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.50, 3,249.87 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.50, 3,249.87 and 627.62 is: 941.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.50 : 3,249.87 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.50/3,249.87 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.50x = 3,249.87 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.50x = 2,039,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,683.41/2,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.46

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