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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.14, 3,116.56 and 616.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.14, 3,116.56 and 616.93 is: 925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.14 : 3,116.56 = 616.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.14/3,116.56 = 616.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.14x = 3,116.56 × 616.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.14x = 1,922,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,699.36/2,078.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.20

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