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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.52, 3,251.26 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.52, 3,251.26 and 628.52 is: 942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.52 : 3,251.26 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.52/3,251.26 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.52x = 3,251.26 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.52x = 2,043,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,481.94/2,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.77

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