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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.24, 3,131.34 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.24, 3,131.34 and 626.54 is: 939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.24 : 3,131.34 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.24/3,131.34 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.24x = 3,131.34 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.24x = 1,961,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,909.76/2,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.95

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