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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.72, 3,114.96 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.72, 3,114.96 and 615.84 is: 923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.72 : 3,114.96 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.72/3,114.96 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.72x = 3,114.96 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.72x = 1,918,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,316.97/2,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.72

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