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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.88, 3,112.89 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.88, 3,112.89 and 614.52 is: 921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.88 : 3,112.89 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.88/3,112.89 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.88x = 3,112.89 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.88x = 1,912,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,933.16/2,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.50

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