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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.82, 3,127.65 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.82, 3,127.65 and 624.76 is: 936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.82 : 3,127.65 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.82/3,127.65 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.82x = 3,127.65 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.82x = 1,954,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,030.61/2,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.82

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