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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.47, 3,126.72 and 623.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.47, 3,126.72 and 623.65 is: 935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.47 : 3,126.72 = 623.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.47/3,126.72 = 623.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.47x = 3,126.72 × 623.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.47x = 1,949,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,978.93/2,084.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.48

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