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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.50, 3,122.73 and 621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.50, 3,122.73 and 621.26 is: 931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.50 : 3,122.73 = 621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.50/3,122.73 = 621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.50x = 3,122.73 × 621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.50x = 1,940,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,011.63/2,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.58

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