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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.94, 3,107.98 and 610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.94, 3,107.98 and 610.97 is: 916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.94 : 3,107.98 = 610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.94/3,107.98 = 610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.94x = 3,107.98 × 610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.94x = 1,898,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,882.54/2,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.48

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