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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.48, 3,123.18 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.48, 3,123.18 and 621.24 is: 931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.48 : 3,123.18 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.48/3,123.18 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.48x = 3,123.18 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.48x = 1,940,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,244.34/2,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.70

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