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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.79, 3,130.18 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.79, 3,130.18 and 625.94 is: 938.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.79 : 3,130.18 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.79/3,130.18 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.79x = 3,130.18 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.79x = 1,959,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,286.09/2,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.90

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