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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.09, 3,109.20 and 612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.09, 3,109.20 and 612.26 is: 918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.09 : 3,109.20 = 612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.09/3,109.20 = 612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.09x = 3,109.20 × 612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.09x = 1,903,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,623.25/2,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.25

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