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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.21, 3,128.55 and 624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.21, 3,128.55 and 624.87 is: 937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.21 : 3,128.55 = 624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.21/3,128.55 = 624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.21x = 3,128.55 × 624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.21x = 1,954,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,937.04/2,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.08

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