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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.78, 3,126.21 and 622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.78, 3,126.21 and 622.95 is: 934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.78 : 3,126.21 = 622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.78/3,126.21 = 622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.78x = 3,126.21 × 622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.78x = 1,947,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,472.52/2,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.59

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