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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.10, 3,123.45 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.10, 3,123.45 and 621.06 is: 931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.10 : 3,123.45 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.10/3,123.45 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.10x = 3,123.45 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.10x = 1,939,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,849.86/2,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.68

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