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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.86, 3,106.72 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.86, 3,106.72 and 610.83 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.86 : 3,106.72 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.86/3,106.72 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.86x = 3,106.72 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.86x = 1,897,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,677.78/2,071.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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