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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.40, 3,110.68 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.40, 3,110.68 and 612.52 is: 918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.40 : 3,110.68 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.40/3,110.68 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.40x = 3,110.68 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.40x = 1,905,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,353.71/2,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.95

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