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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.37, 3,127.58 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.37, 3,127.58 and 624.33 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.37 : 3,127.58 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.37/3,127.58 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.37x = 3,127.58 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.37x = 1,952,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,642.02/2,085.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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