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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.62, 3,110.45 and 612.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.62, 3,110.45 and 612.78 is: 919.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.62 : 3,110.45 = 612.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.62/3,110.45 = 612.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.62x = 3,110.45 × 612.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.62x = 1,906,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,018.49/2,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.18

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