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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.36, 3,130.16 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.36, 3,130.16 and 626.72 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.36 : 3,130.16 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.36/3,130.16 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.36x = 3,130.16 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.36x = 1,961,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,733.88/2,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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