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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.14, 3,241.68 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.14, 3,241.68 and 622.14 is: 933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.14 : 3,241.68 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.14/3,241.68 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.14x = 3,241.68 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.14x = 2,016,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,778.80/2,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.20

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