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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909, 2,863.50 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909, 2,863.50 and 541 is: 811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909 : 2,863.50 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909/2,863.50 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909x = 2,863.50 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909x = 1,549,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,153.50/1,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.50

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