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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.82, 3,112.39 and 614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.82, 3,112.39 and 614.05 is: 921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.82 : 3,112.39 = 614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.82/3,112.39 = 614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.82x = 3,112.39 × 614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.82x = 1,911,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,156.07/2,074.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.12

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