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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.30, 3,123.48 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.30, 3,123.48 and 621.47 is: 932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.30 : 3,123.48 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.30/3,123.48 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.30x = 3,123.48 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.30x = 1,941,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,133.50/2,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.21

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