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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.97, 3,126.13 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.97, 3,126.13 and 623.10 is: 934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.97 : 3,126.13 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.97/3,126.13 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.97x = 3,126.13 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.97x = 1,947,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,901.77/2,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.71

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