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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.62, 3,276.93 and 624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.62, 3,276.93 and 624.65 is: 936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.62 : 3,276.93 = 624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.62/3,276.93 = 624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.62x = 3,276.93 × 624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.62x = 2,046,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,917.94/2,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.97

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