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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.72, 3,127.07 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.72, 3,127.07 and 623.82 is: 935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.72 : 3,127.07 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.72/3,127.07 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.72x = 3,127.07 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.72x = 1,950,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,730.37/2,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.73

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