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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.87, 3,241.79 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.87, 3,241.79 and 621.75 is: 932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.87 : 3,241.79 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.87/3,241.79 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.87x = 3,241.79 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.87x = 2,015,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,579.82/2,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.76

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