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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.54, 3,282.98 and 628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.54, 3,282.98 and 628.53 is: 942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.54 : 3,282.98 = 628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.54/3,282.98 = 628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.54x = 3,282.98 × 628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.54x = 2,063,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,448.28/2,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.84

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