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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.86, 3,128.76 and 624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.86, 3,128.76 and 624.95 is: 937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.86 : 3,128.76 = 624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.86/3,128.76 = 624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.86x = 3,128.76 × 624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.86x = 1,955,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,318.56/2,085.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.42

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