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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.98, 3,130.92 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.98, 3,130.92 and 626.01 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.98 : 3,130.92 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.98/3,130.92 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.98x = 3,130.92 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.98x = 1,959,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,984.10/2,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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