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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.51, 3,115.73 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.51, 3,115.73 and 616.32 is: 924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.51 : 3,115.73 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.51/3,115.73 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.51x = 3,115.73 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.51x = 1,920,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,283.63/2,077.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.32

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