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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.15, 3,123.78 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.15, 3,123.78 and 621.32 is: 932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.15 : 3,123.78 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.15/3,123.78 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.15x = 3,123.78 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.15x = 1,940,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,851.37/2,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.14

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