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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.26, 3,114.46 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.26, 3,114.46 and 615.52 is: 923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.26 : 3,114.46 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.26/3,114.46 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.26x = 3,114.46 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.26x = 1,917,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,012.42/2,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.30

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