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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.50, 3,278.88 and 646.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.50, 3,278.88 and 646.50 is: 969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.50 : 3,278.88 = 646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.50/3,278.88 = 646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.50x = 3,278.88 × 646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.50x = 2,119,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,795.92/2,185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.94

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