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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.85, 3,128.79 and 625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.85, 3,128.79 and 625.42 is: 938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.85 : 3,128.79 = 625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.85/3,128.79 = 625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.85x = 3,128.79 × 625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.85x = 1,956,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,807.84/2,085.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.13

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