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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.29, 3,271.46 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.29, 3,271.46 and 621.27 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.29 : 3,271.46 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.29/3,271.46 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.29x = 3,271.46 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.29x = 2,032,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,456.85/2,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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