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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.97, 3,114.77 and 615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.97, 3,114.77 and 615.14 is: 922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.97 : 3,114.77 = 615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.97/3,114.77 = 615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.97x = 3,114.77 × 615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.97x = 1,916,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,000.97/2,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.94

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