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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.45, 3,127.62 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.45, 3,127.62 and 624.34 is: 936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.45 : 3,127.62 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.45/3,127.62 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.45x = 3,127.62 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.45x = 1,952,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,698.27/2,085.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.34

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