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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.68, 3,109.22 and 612.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.68, 3,109.22 and 612.25 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.68 : 3,109.22 = 612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.68/3,109.22 = 612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.68x = 3,109.22 × 612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.68x = 1,903,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,610.64/2,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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