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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.75, 3,134.49 and 629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.75, 3,134.49 and 629.05 is: 943.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.75 : 3,134.49 = 629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.75/3,134.49 = 629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.75x = 3,134.49 × 629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.75x = 1,971,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,750.93/2,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.53

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