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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.51, 3,151.52 and 620.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.51, 3,151.52 and 620.29 is: 930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.51 : 3,151.52 = 620.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.51/3,151.52 = 620.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.51x = 3,151.52 × 620.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.51x = 1,954,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,856.34/2,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.22

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