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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.50, 3,107.25 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.50, 3,107.25 and 610.62 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.50 : 3,107.25 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.50/3,107.25 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.50x = 3,107.25 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.50x = 1,897,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,349.00/2,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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