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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.37 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.37 and 628.62 is: 942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.50 : 3,251.37 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.50/3,251.37 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.50x = 3,251.37 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.50x = 2,043,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,876.21/2,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.96

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