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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.50, 3,130.23 and 626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.50, 3,130.23 and 626.26 is: 939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.50 : 3,130.23 = 626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.50/3,130.23 = 626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.50x = 3,130.23 × 626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.50x = 1,960,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,337.84/2,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.08

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