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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.36, 3,116.50 and 616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.36, 3,116.50 and 616.40 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.36 : 3,116.50 = 616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.36/3,116.50 = 616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.36x = 3,116.50 × 616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.36x = 1,921,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,010.60/2,077.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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