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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.79, 3,116.34 and 616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.79, 3,116.34 and 616.59 is: 924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.79 : 3,116.34 = 616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.79/3,116.34 = 616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.79x = 3,116.34 × 616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.79x = 1,921,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,504.08/2,077.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.78

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