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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.04, 3,108.20 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.04, 3,108.20 and 611.20 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.04 : 3,108.20 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.04/3,108.20 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.04x = 3,108.20 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.04x = 1,899,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,731.84/2,072.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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