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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.01, 3,128.77 and 624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.01, 3,128.77 and 624.81 is: 937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.01 : 3,128.77 = 624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.01/3,128.77 = 624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.01x = 3,128.77 × 624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.01x = 1,954,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,886.78/2,086.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.14

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