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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.48, 3,131.67 and 626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.48, 3,131.67 and 626.51 is: 939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.48 : 3,131.67 = 626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.48/3,131.67 = 626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.48x = 3,131.67 × 626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.48x = 1,962,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,022.57/2,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.90

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