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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.71, 3,115.10 and 615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.71, 3,115.10 and 615.90 is: 923.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.71 : 3,115.10 = 615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.71/3,115.10 = 615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.71x = 3,115.10 × 615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.71x = 1,918,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,590.09/2,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.86

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