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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.03, 3,127.80 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.03, 3,127.80 and 624.21 is: 936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.03 : 3,127.80 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.03/3,127.80 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.03x = 3,127.80 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.03x = 1,952,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,404.04/2,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.39

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