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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.85, 3,109.88 and 612.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.85, 3,109.88 and 612.01 is: 918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.85 : 3,109.88 = 612.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.85/3,109.88 = 612.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.85x = 3,109.88 × 612.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.85x = 1,903,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,277.66/2,072.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.19

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