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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.98, 3,126.89 and 1,621.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.98, 3,126.89 and 1,621.07 is: 2,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.98 : 3,126.89 = 1,621.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.98/3,126.89 = 1,621.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.98x = 3,126.89 × 1,621.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.98x = 5,068,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,898.60/2,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.31

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