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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.88, 3,106.89 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.88, 3,106.89 and 610.52 is: 915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.88 : 3,106.89 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.88/3,106.89 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.88x = 3,106.89 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.88x = 1,896,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,818.48/2,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.51

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