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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.09, 3,127.63 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.09, 3,127.63 and 624.20 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.09 : 3,127.63 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.09/3,127.63 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.09x = 3,127.63 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.09x = 1,952,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,266.65/2,085.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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