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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.68, 3,123.13 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.68, 3,123.13 and 621.44 is: 931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.68 : 3,123.13 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.68/3,123.13 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.68x = 3,123.13 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.68x = 1,940,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,837.91/2,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.89

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