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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.22, 3,130.39 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.22, 3,130.39 and 625.98 is: 938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.22 : 3,130.39 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.22/3,130.39 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.22x = 3,130.39 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.22x = 1,959,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,561.53/2,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.84

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