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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.86, 3,115.60 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.86, 3,115.60 and 615.84 is: 923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.86 : 3,115.60 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.86/3,115.60 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.86x = 3,115.60 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.86x = 1,918,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,711.10/2,076.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.85

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