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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.76, 3,123.86 and 621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.76, 3,123.86 and 621.64 is: 932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.76 : 3,123.86 = 621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.76/3,123.86 = 621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.76x = 3,123.86 × 621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.76x = 1,941,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,916.33/2,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.38

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