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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.76, 3,130.02 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.76, 3,130.02 and 625.94 is: 938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.76 : 3,130.02 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.76/3,130.02 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.76x = 3,130.02 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.76x = 1,959,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,204.72/2,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.87

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