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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.29, 3,131.54 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.29, 3,131.54 and 626.66 is: 940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.29 : 3,131.54 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.29/3,131.54 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.29x = 3,131.54 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.29x = 1,962,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,410.86/2,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.17

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