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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.63, 3,114.93 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.63, 3,114.93 and 615.68 is: 923.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.63 : 3,114.93 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.63/3,114.93 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.63x = 3,114.93 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.63x = 1,917,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,784.53/2,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.51

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