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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.24, 3,105.79 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.24, 3,105.79 and 610.20 is: 914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.24 : 3,105.79 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.24/3,105.79 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.24x = 3,105.79 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.24x = 1,895,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,151.53/2,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.98

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