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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.75, 3,130.23 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.75, 3,130.23 and 625.92 is: 938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.75 : 3,130.23 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.75/3,130.23 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.75x = 3,130.23 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.75x = 1,959,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,273.56/2,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.91

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