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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.62, 3,106.35 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.62, 3,106.35 and 610.58 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.62 : 3,106.35 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.62/3,106.35 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.62x = 3,106.35 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.62x = 1,896,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,675.18/2,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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