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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.35, 3,114.50 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.35, 3,114.50 and 615.51 is: 923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.35 : 3,114.50 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.35/3,114.50 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.35x = 3,114.50 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.35x = 1,917,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,002.82/2,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.26

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