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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.02, 3,130.83 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.02, 3,130.83 and 626.28 is: 939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.02 : 3,130.83 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.02/3,130.83 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.02x = 3,130.83 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.02x = 1,960,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,782.47/2,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.52

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