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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.86, 3,126.31 and 623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.86, 3,126.31 and 623.01 is: 934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.86 : 3,126.31 = 623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.86/3,126.31 = 623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.86x = 3,126.31 × 623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.86x = 1,947,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,718.48/2,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.67

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