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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.14, 3,130.06 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.14, 3,130.06 and 625.93 is: 938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.14 : 3,130.06 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.14/3,130.06 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.14x = 3,130.06 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.14x = 1,959,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,198.46/2,087.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.70

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