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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.10, 3,108.68 and 611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.10, 3,108.68 and 611.27 is: 917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.10 : 3,108.68 = 611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.10/3,108.68 = 611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.10x = 3,108.68 × 611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.10x = 1,900,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,238.17/2,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.06

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