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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.72, 3,152.10 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.72, 3,152.10 and 620.56 is: 930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.72 : 3,152.10 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.72/3,152.10 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.72x = 3,152.10 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.72x = 1,956,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,067.18/2,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.70

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