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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.47, 3,277.80 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.47, 3,277.80 and 625.14 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.47 : 3,277.80 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.47/3,277.80 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.47x = 3,277.80 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.47x = 2,049,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,083.89/2,185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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