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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.59, 3,134.37 and 628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.59, 3,134.37 and 628.71 is: 943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.59 : 3,134.37 = 628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.59/3,134.37 = 628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.59x = 3,134.37 × 628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.59x = 1,970,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,609.76/2,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.06

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