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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.96, 3,129 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.96, 3,129 and 624.96 is: 937.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.96 : 3,129 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.96/3,129 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.96x = 3,129 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.96x = 1,955,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,499.84/2,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.46

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