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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.96, 3,110.94 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.96, 3,110.94 and 535.08 is: 802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.96 : 3,110.94 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.96/3,110.94 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.96x = 3,110.94 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.96x = 1,664,601.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,601.78/2,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.62

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