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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.16, 3,106.80 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.16, 3,106.80 and 610.40 is: 915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.16 : 3,106.80 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.16/3,106.80 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.16x = 3,106.80 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.16x = 1,896,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,390.72/2,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.62

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