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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.50, 3,112.15 and 614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.50, 3,112.15 and 614.45 is: 921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.50 : 3,112.15 = 614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.50/3,112.15 = 614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.50x = 3,112.15 × 614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.50x = 1,912,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,260.57/2,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.35

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