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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.50, 3,127.23 and 624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.50, 3,127.23 and 624.26 is: 936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.50 : 3,127.23 = 624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.50/3,127.23 = 624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.50x = 3,127.23 × 624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.50x = 1,952,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,204.60/2,085.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.08

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