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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.97, 3,122.93 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.97, 3,122.93 and 621.14 is: 931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.97 : 3,122.93 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.97/3,122.93 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.97x = 3,122.93 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.97x = 1,939,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,762.68/2,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.70

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