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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.71, 3,124.80 and 622.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.71, 3,124.80 and 622.37 is: 933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.71 : 3,124.80 = 622.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.71/3,124.80 = 622.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.71x = 3,124.80 × 622.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.71x = 1,944,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,766.15/2,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.32

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