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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.33, 3,277.48 and 625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.33, 3,277.48 and 625.30 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.33 : 3,277.48 = 625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.33/3,277.48 = 625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.33x = 3,277.48 × 625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.33x = 2,049,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,408.24/2,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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