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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.04, 3,130.56 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.04, 3,130.56 and 626.04 is: 939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.04 : 3,130.56 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.04/3,130.56 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.04x = 3,130.56 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.04x = 1,959,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,855.78/2,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.06

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