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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.28, 3,152.26 and 620.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.28, 3,152.26 and 620.65 is: 931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.28 : 3,152.26 = 620.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.28/3,152.26 = 620.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.28x = 3,152.26 × 620.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.28x = 1,956,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,459.99/2,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.08

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