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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.21, 3,271.92 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.21, 3,271.92 and 621.32 is: 932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.21 : 3,271.92 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.21/3,271.92 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.21x = 3,271.92 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.21x = 2,032,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,889.87/2,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.00

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