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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.42, 3,114.94 and 615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.42, 3,114.94 and 615.39 is: 923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.42 : 3,114.94 = 615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.42/3,114.94 = 615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.42x = 3,114.94 × 615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.42x = 1,916,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,902.93/2,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.18

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