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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.80, 3,106.98 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.80, 3,106.98 and 610.56 is: 915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.80 : 3,106.98 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.80/3,106.98 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.80x = 3,106.98 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.80x = 1,896,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,997.71/2,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.63

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