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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.75, 3,127.23 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.75, 3,127.23 and 623.92 is: 935.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.75 : 3,127.23 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.75/3,127.23 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.75x = 3,127.23 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.75x = 1,951,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,125.71/2,084.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.90

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