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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.89, 3,280.03 and 627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.89, 3,280.03 and 627.03 is: 940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.89 : 3,280.03 = 627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.89/3,280.03 = 627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.89x = 3,280.03 × 627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.89x = 2,056,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,668.23/2,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.45

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