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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.44, 3,251.40 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.44, 3,251.40 and 628.56 is: 942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.44 : 3,251.40 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.44/3,251.40 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.44x = 3,251.40 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.44x = 2,043,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,699.98/2,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.91

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