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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.57, 3,126.78 and 623.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.57, 3,126.78 and 623.69 is: 935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.57 : 3,126.78 = 623.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.57/3,126.78 = 623.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.57x = 3,126.78 × 623.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.57x = 1,950,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,141.42/2,084.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.51

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