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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082, 3,121.98 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082, 3,121.98 and 620.76 is: 930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082 : 3,121.98 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082/3,121.98 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082x = 3,121.98 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082x = 1,938,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,000.30/2,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.84

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