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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073, 3,109.59 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073, 3,109.59 and 612.27 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073 : 3,109.59 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073/3,109.59 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073x = 3,109.59 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073x = 1,903,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,908.67/2,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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