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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.20, 3,129.24 and 625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.20, 3,129.24 and 625.40 is: 938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.20 : 3,129.24 = 625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.20/3,129.24 = 625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.20x = 3,129.24 × 625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.20x = 1,957,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,026.70/2,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.08

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