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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.72, 3,113.58 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.72, 3,113.58 and 614.88 is: 922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.72 : 3,113.58 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.72/3,113.58 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.72x = 3,113.58 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.72x = 1,914,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,480.38/2,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.32

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