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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.24, 3,127.91 and 624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.24, 3,127.91 and 624.41 is: 936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.24 : 3,127.91 = 624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.24/3,127.91 = 624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.24x = 3,127.91 × 624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.24x = 1,953,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,098.28/2,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.63

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