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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.76, 3,124.02 and 621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.76, 3,124.02 and 621.94 is: 932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.76 : 3,124.02 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.76/3,124.02 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.76x = 3,124.02 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.76x = 1,942,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,953.00/2,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.87

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