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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.46, 3,131.10 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.46, 3,131.10 and 626.58 is: 939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.46 : 3,131.10 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.46/3,131.10 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.46x = 3,131.10 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.46x = 1,961,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,884.64/2,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.84

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