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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.61, 3,112.52 and 613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.61, 3,112.52 and 613.79 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.61 : 3,112.52 = 613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.61/3,112.52 = 613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.61x = 3,112.52 × 613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.61x = 1,910,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,444.20/2,074.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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