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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.58, 3,129.98 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.58, 3,129.98 and 625.59 is: 938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.58 : 3,129.98 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.58/3,129.98 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.58x = 3,129.98 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.58x = 1,958,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,081.06/2,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.42

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