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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.94, 3,115.48 and 615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.94, 3,115.48 and 615.97 is: 923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.94 : 3,115.48 = 615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.94/3,115.48 = 615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.94x = 3,115.48 × 615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.94x = 1,919,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,042.22/2,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.98

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