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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.05, 3,123.63 and 621.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.05, 3,123.63 and 621.95 is: 932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.05 : 3,123.63 = 621.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.05/3,123.63 = 621.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.05x = 3,123.63 × 621.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.05x = 1,942,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,726.06/2,083.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.64

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