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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.10, 3,130.65 and 627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.10, 3,130.65 and 627.29 is: 940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.10 : 3,130.65 = 627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.10/3,130.65 = 627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.10x = 3,130.65 × 627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.10x = 1,963,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,809.79/2,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.93

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