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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.83, 3,279.30 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.83, 3,279.30 and 625.94 is: 939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.83 : 3,279.30 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.83/3,279.30 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.83x = 3,279.30 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.83x = 2,052,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,658.42/2,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.08

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