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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.94, 3,131.94 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.94, 3,131.94 and 627.12 is: 940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.94 : 3,131.94 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.94/3,131.94 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.94x = 3,131.94 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.94x = 1,964,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,102.21/2,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.69

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