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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.84, 3,271 and 620.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.84, 3,271 and 620.99 is: 931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.84 : 3,271 = 620.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.84/3,271 = 620.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.84x = 3,271 × 620.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.84x = 2,031,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,258.29/2,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.41

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