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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.44, 3,129.72 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.44, 3,129.72 and 605.76 is: 908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.44 : 3,129.72 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.44/3,129.72 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.44x = 3,129.72 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.44x = 1,895,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,859.19/2,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.66

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