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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.05, 3,129.08 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.05, 3,129.08 and 625.22 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.05 : 3,129.08 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.05/3,129.08 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.05x = 3,129.08 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.05x = 1,956,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,359.88/2,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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