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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.31, 3,270.26 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.31, 3,270.26 and 620.45 is: 930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.31 : 3,270.26 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.31/3,270.26 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.31x = 3,270.26 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.31x = 2,029,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,029.71/2,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.62

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