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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.21, 3,127.05 and 623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.21, 3,127.05 and 623.87 is: 935.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.21 : 3,127.05 = 623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.21/3,127.05 = 623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.21x = 3,127.05 × 623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.21x = 1,950,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,872.68/2,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.58

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