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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.18, 3,127.79 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.18, 3,127.79 and 624.34 is: 936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.18 : 3,127.79 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.18/3,127.79 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.18x = 3,127.79 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.18x = 1,952,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,804.41/2,085.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.52

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