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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.22, 3,117.57 and 617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.22, 3,117.57 and 617.10 is: 925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.22 : 3,117.57 = 617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.22/3,117.57 = 617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.22x = 3,117.57 × 617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.22x = 1,923,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,852.45/2,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.72

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