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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.93, 3,108.51 and 611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.93, 3,108.51 and 611.69 is: 917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.93 : 3,108.51 = 611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.93/3,108.51 = 611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.93x = 3,108.51 × 611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.93x = 1,901,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,428.94/2,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.27

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