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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.64, 3,115.44 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.64, 3,115.44 and 615.76 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.64 : 3,115.44 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.64/3,115.44 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.64x = 3,115.44 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.64x = 1,918,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,363.33/2,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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