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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.93, 3,123.32 and 621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.93, 3,123.32 and 621.15 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.93 : 3,123.32 = 621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.93/3,123.32 = 621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.93x = 3,123.32 × 621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.93x = 1,940,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,047.11/2,081.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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