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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.16, 3,117.75 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.16, 3,117.75 and 617.31 is: 926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.16 : 3,117.75 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.16/3,117.75 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.16x = 3,117.75 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.16x = 1,924,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,618.25/2,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.12

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