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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.43, 3,130.21 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.43, 3,130.21 and 626.30 is: 939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.43 : 3,130.21 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.43/3,130.21 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.43x = 3,130.21 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.43x = 1,960,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,450.52/2,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.17

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