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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.77, 3,114.70 and 615.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.77, 3,114.70 and 615.53 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.77 : 3,114.70 = 615.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.77/3,114.70 = 615.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.77x = 3,114.70 × 615.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.77x = 1,917,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,191.29/2,076.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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