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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.52, 3,108.74 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.52, 3,108.74 and 533.52 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.52 : 3,108.74 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.52/3,108.74 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.52x = 3,108.74 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.52x = 1,658,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,574.96/2,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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