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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.55, 3,131.39 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.55, 3,131.39 and 626.72 is: 940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.55 : 3,131.39 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.55/3,131.39 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.55x = 3,131.39 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.55x = 1,962,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,485.95/2,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.09

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