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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.86, 3,123.93 and 621.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.86, 3,123.93 and 621.67 is: 932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.86 : 3,123.93 = 621.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.86/3,123.93 = 621.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.86x = 3,123.93 × 621.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.86x = 1,942,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,053.56/2,082.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.40

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