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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.38, 3,108.58 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.38, 3,108.58 and 611.42 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.38 : 3,108.58 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.38/3,108.58 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.38x = 3,108.58 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.38x = 1,900,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,653.08/2,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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