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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.84, 3,122.96 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.84, 3,122.96 and 621 is: 931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.84 : 3,122.96 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.84/3,122.96 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.84x = 3,122.96 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.84x = 1,939,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,355.06/2,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.56

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