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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.35, 3,128.91 and 625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.35, 3,128.91 and 625.11 is: 937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.35 : 3,128.91 = 625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.35/3,128.91 = 625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.35x = 3,128.91 × 625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.35x = 1,955,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,912.93/2,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.48

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