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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.05, 3,130.58 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.05, 3,130.58 and 626.22 is: 939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.05 : 3,130.58 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.05/3,130.58 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.05x = 3,130.58 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.05x = 1,960,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,431.81/2,087.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.33

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