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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.94, 3,108.06 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.94, 3,108.06 and 611.16 is: 916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.94 : 3,108.06 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.94/3,108.06 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.94x = 3,108.06 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.94x = 1,899,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,506.41/2,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.78

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