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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.92, 3,122.99 and 621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.92, 3,122.99 and 621.09 is: 931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.92 : 3,122.99 = 621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.92/3,122.99 = 621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.92x = 3,122.99 × 621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.92x = 1,939,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,657.86/2,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.67

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