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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.49, 3,128.73 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.49, 3,128.73 and 624.75 is: 937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.49 : 3,128.73 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.49/3,128.73 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.49x = 3,128.73 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.49x = 1,954,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,674.07/2,085.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.27

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