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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.77, 3,127.71 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.77, 3,127.71 and 623.94 is: 936.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.77 : 3,127.71 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.77/3,127.71 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.77x = 3,127.71 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.77x = 1,951,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,493.99/2,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.07

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