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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.54, 3,116.28 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.54, 3,116.28 and 617.68 is: 926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.54 : 3,116.28 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.54/3,116.28 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.54x = 3,116.28 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.54x = 1,924,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,863.83/2,077.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.51

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