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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.88, 3,107.20 and 610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.88, 3,107.20 and 610.68 is: 915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.88 : 3,107.20 = 610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.88/3,107.20 = 610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.88x = 3,107.20 × 610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.88x = 1,897,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,504.90/2,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.84

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