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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.78, 3,124.18 and 621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.78, 3,124.18 and 621.94 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.78 : 3,124.18 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.78/3,124.18 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.78x = 3,124.18 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.78x = 1,943,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,052.51/2,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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