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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.75, 3,132.11 and 626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.75, 3,132.11 and 626.93 is: 940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.75 : 3,132.11 = 626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.75/3,132.11 = 626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.75x = 3,132.11 × 626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.75x = 1,963,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,618.42/2,087.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.54

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