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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.47, 2,310.72 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.47, 2,310.72 and 616.11 is: 924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.47 : 2,310.72 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.47/2,310.72 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.47x = 2,310.72 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.47x = 1,423,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,657.70/1,540.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.17

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