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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.73, 3,153.99 and 621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.73, 3,153.99 and 621.93 is: 932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.73 : 3,153.99 = 621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.73/3,153.99 = 621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.73x = 3,153.99 × 621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.73x = 1,961,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,561.00/2,102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.86

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