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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.48, 3,122.22 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.48, 3,122.22 and 621.72 is: 932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.48 : 3,122.22 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.48/3,122.22 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.48x = 3,122.22 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.48x = 1,941,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,146.62/2,081.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.58

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