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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.10, 3,277.68 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.10, 3,277.68 and 625.14 is: 937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.10 : 3,277.68 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.10/3,277.68 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.10x = 3,277.68 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.10x = 2,049,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,008.88/2,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.72

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