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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.47, 3,129.72 and 625.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.47, 3,129.72 and 625.65 is: 938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.47 : 3,129.72 = 625.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.47/3,129.72 = 625.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.47x = 3,129.72 × 625.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.47x = 1,958,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,109.32/2,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.48

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