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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.26, 3,114.50 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.26, 3,114.50 and 615.42 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.26 : 3,114.50 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.26/3,114.50 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.26x = 3,114.50 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.26x = 1,916,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,722.51/2,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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