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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.51, 3,127.23 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.51, 3,127.23 and 624.27 is: 936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.51 : 3,127.23 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.51/3,127.23 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.51x = 3,127.23 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.51x = 1,952,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,235.87/2,085.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.10

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