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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.76, 3,123.18 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.76, 3,123.18 and 620.88 is: 931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.76 : 3,123.18 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.76/3,123.18 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.76x = 3,123.18 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.76x = 1,939,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,120.00/2,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.48

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