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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.40, 3,127.12 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.40, 3,127.12 and 624.04 is: 935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.40 : 3,127.12 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.40/3,127.12 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.40x = 3,127.12 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.40x = 1,951,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,447.96/2,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.77

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