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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.86, 3,124.74 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.86, 3,124.74 and 622.13 is: 933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.86 : 3,124.74 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.86/3,124.74 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.86x = 3,124.74 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.86x = 1,943,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,994.50/2,082.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.33

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