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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.66, 3,108.65 and 611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.66, 3,108.65 and 611.47 is: 917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.66 : 3,108.65 = 611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.66/3,108.65 = 611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.66x = 3,108.65 × 611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.66x = 1,900,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,846.22/2,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.10

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