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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.56, 3,124.40 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.56, 3,124.40 and 622.40 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.56 : 3,124.40 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.56/3,124.40 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.56x = 3,124.40 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.56x = 1,944,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,626.56/2,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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