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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.78, 3,139.95 and 612.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.78, 3,139.95 and 612.61 is: 918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.78 : 3,139.95 = 612.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.78/3,139.95 = 612.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.78x = 3,139.95 × 612.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.78x = 1,923,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,564.77/2,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.70

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