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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.10, 3,131.46 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.10, 3,131.46 and 626.67 is: 940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.10 : 3,131.46 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.10/3,131.46 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.10x = 3,131.46 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.10x = 1,962,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,392.04/2,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.25

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