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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.39, 3,114.90 and 615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.39, 3,114.90 and 615.57 is: 923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.39 : 3,114.90 = 615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.39/3,114.90 = 615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.39x = 3,114.90 × 615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.39x = 1,917,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,438.99/2,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.45

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