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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.59, 3,128.94 and 625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.59, 3,128.94 and 625.85 is: 938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.59 : 3,128.94 = 625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.59/3,128.94 = 625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.59x = 3,128.94 × 625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.59x = 1,958,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,239.28/2,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.49

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