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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.35, 3,123.50 and 621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.35, 3,123.50 and 621.51 is: 932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.35 : 3,123.50 = 621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.35/3,123.50 = 621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.35x = 3,123.50 × 621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.35x = 1,941,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,283.38/2,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.26

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