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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074, 3,111.18 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074, 3,111.18 and 535 is: 802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074 : 3,111.18 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074/3,111.18 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074x = 3,111.18 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074x = 1,664,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,481.30/2,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.55

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