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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.97, 3,111.26 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.97, 3,111.26 and 612.93 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.97 : 3,111.26 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.97/3,111.26 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.97x = 3,111.26 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.97x = 1,906,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,992.37/2,073.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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