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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.94, 3,130.98 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.94, 3,130.98 and 626.70 is: 939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.94 : 3,130.98 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.94/3,130.98 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.94x = 3,130.98 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.94x = 1,962,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,185.17/2,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.77

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