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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.00, 3,107.59 and 611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.00, 3,107.59 and 611.17 is: 916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.00 : 3,107.59 = 611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.00/3,107.59 = 611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.00x = 3,107.59 × 611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.00x = 1,899,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,256.48/2,072.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.63

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