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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.04, 3,282.05 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.04, 3,282.05 and 628.20 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.04 : 3,282.05 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.04/3,282.05 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.04x = 3,282.05 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.04x = 2,061,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,783.81/2,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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