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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.80, 3,124.61 and 621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.80, 3,124.61 and 621.92 is: 933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.80 : 3,124.61 = 621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.80/3,124.61 = 621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.80x = 3,124.61 × 621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.80x = 1,943,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,257.45/2,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.00

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