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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.73, 3,107.59 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.73, 3,107.59 and 610.88 is: 916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.73 : 3,107.59 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.73/3,107.59 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.73x = 3,107.59 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.73x = 1,898,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,364.58/2,071.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.32

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