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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.35, 3,278.22 and 625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.35, 3,278.22 and 625.33 is: 938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.35 : 3,278.22 = 625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.35/3,278.22 = 625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.35x = 3,278.22 × 625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.35x = 2,049,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,969.31/2,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.05

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