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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.05, 3,124.57 and 623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.05, 3,124.57 and 623.23 is: 934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.05 : 3,124.57 = 623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.05/3,124.57 = 623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.05x = 3,124.57 × 623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.05x = 1,947,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,310.14/2,083.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.84

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