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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.57, 3,029.01 and 538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.57, 3,029.01 and 538.82 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.57 : 3,029.01 = 538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.57/3,029.01 = 538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.57x = 3,029.01 × 538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.57x = 1,632,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,091.17/2,019.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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