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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.64, 3,110.52 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.64, 3,110.52 and 534.64 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.64 : 3,110.52 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.64/3,110.52 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.64x = 3,110.52 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.64x = 1,663,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,008.41/2,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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