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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.77, 3,107.65 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.77, 3,107.65 and 611.34 is: 917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.77 : 3,107.65 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.77/3,107.65 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.77x = 3,107.65 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.77x = 1,899,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,830.75/2,071.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.01

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