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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.32, 3,127.98 and 624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.32, 3,127.98 and 624.44 is: 936.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.32 : 3,127.98 = 624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.32/3,127.98 = 624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.32x = 3,127.98 × 624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.32x = 1,953,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,235.83/2,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.66

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