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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.79, 3,130.80 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.79, 3,130.80 and 626.16 is: 939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.79 : 3,130.80 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.79/3,130.80 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.79x = 3,130.80 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.79x = 1,960,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,378.60/2,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.42

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