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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.58, 3,130.01 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.58, 3,130.01 and 625.88 is: 938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.58 : 3,130.01 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.58/3,130.01 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.58x = 3,130.01 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.58x = 1,959,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,010.66/2,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.86

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