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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.02, 3,277.49 and 625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.02, 3,277.49 and 625.01 is: 937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.02 : 3,277.49 = 625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.02/3,277.49 = 625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.02x = 3,277.49 × 625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.02x = 2,048,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,444.51/2,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.49

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