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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.17 and 625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.98, 3,277.17 and 625.10 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.98 : 3,277.17 = 625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.98/3,277.17 = 625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.98x = 3,277.17 × 625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.98x = 2,048,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,542.58/2,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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