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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.38, 3,109.14 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.38, 3,109.14 and 612.02 is: 917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.38 : 3,109.14 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.38/3,109.14 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.38x = 3,109.14 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.38x = 1,902,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,855.86/2,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.76

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