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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.62, 3,128.88 and 624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.62, 3,128.88 and 624.78 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.62 : 3,128.88 = 624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.62/3,128.88 = 624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.62x = 3,128.88 × 624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.62x = 1,954,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,861.65/2,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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