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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.68, 3,121.63 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.68, 3,121.63 and 620.44 is: 930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.68 : 3,121.63 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.68/3,121.63 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.68x = 3,121.63 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.68x = 1,936,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,784.12/2,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.39

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