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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.97, 3,128.77 and 625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.97, 3,128.77 and 625.45 is: 938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.97 : 3,128.77 = 625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.97/3,128.77 = 625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.97x = 3,128.77 × 625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.97x = 1,956,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,889.20/2,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.12

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