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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.48, 3,130.17 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.48, 3,130.17 and 625.51 is: 938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.48 : 3,130.17 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.48/3,130.17 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.48x = 3,130.17 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.48x = 1,957,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,949.51/2,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.40

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