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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.98, 3,112.56 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.98, 3,112.56 and 614.10 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.98 : 3,112.56 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.98/3,112.56 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.98x = 3,112.56 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.98x = 1,911,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,423.10/2,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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