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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.57, 3,134.35 and 628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.57, 3,134.35 and 628.72 is: 943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.57 : 3,134.35 = 628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.57/3,134.35 = 628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.57x = 3,134.35 × 628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.57x = 1,970,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,609.72/2,089.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.07

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