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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.69, 3,110.55 and 612.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.69, 3,110.55 and 612.87 is: 919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.69 : 3,110.55 = 612.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.69/3,110.55 = 612.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.69x = 3,110.55 × 612.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.69x = 1,906,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,362.78/2,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.31

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