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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.30, 3,127.03 and 624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.30, 3,127.03 and 624.17 is: 935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.30 : 3,127.03 = 624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.30/3,127.03 = 624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.30x = 3,127.03 × 624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.30x = 1,951,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,804.57/2,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.98

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