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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.38, 3,111.15 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.38, 3,111.15 and 613.17 is: 919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.38 : 3,111.15 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.38/3,111.15 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.38x = 3,111.15 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.38x = 1,907,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,663.85/2,074.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.63

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