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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.34, 3,128.73 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.34, 3,128.73 and 624.99 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.34 : 3,128.73 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.34/3,128.73 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.34x = 3,128.73 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.34x = 1,955,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,424.96/2,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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