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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.48, 3,108.30 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.48, 3,108.30 and 611.50 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.48 : 3,108.30 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.48/3,108.30 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.48x = 3,108.30 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.48x = 1,900,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,725.45/2,072.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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