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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.89, 3,270.83 and 620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.89, 3,270.83 and 620.86 is: 931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.89 : 3,270.83 = 620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.89/3,270.83 = 620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.89x = 3,270.83 × 620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.89x = 2,030,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,720.89/2,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.14

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