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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.43, 3,128.72 and 625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.43, 3,128.72 and 625.30 is: 937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.43 : 3,128.72 = 625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.43/3,128.72 = 625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.43x = 3,128.72 × 625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.43x = 1,956,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,377.67/2,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.67

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