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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.62, 3,114 and 615.88 is: 923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.62 : 3,114 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.62/3,114 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.62x = 3,114 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.62x = 1,917,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,850.32/2,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.54

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