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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.02, 3,127.98 and 624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.02, 3,127.98 and 624.13 is: 936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.02 : 3,127.98 = 624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.02/3,127.98 = 624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.02x = 3,127.98 × 624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.02x = 1,952,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,266.16/2,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.33

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