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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.10, 3,127.82 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.10, 3,127.82 and 624.24 is: 936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.10 : 3,127.82 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.10/3,127.82 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.10x = 3,127.82 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.10x = 1,952,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,507.24/2,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.41

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