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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.55, 3,122.73 and 620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.55, 3,122.73 and 620.67 is: 931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.55 : 3,122.73 = 620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.55/3,122.73 = 620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.55x = 3,122.73 × 620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.55x = 1,938,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,184.83/2,081.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.13

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