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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.50, 3,107.28 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.50, 3,107.28 and 532.50 is: 798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.50 : 3,107.28 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.50/3,107.28 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.50x = 3,107.28 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.50x = 1,654,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,626.60/2,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.76

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