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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.34, 3,113.02 and 536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.34, 3,113.02 and 536.34 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.34 : 3,113.02 = 536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.34/3,113.02 = 536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.34x = 3,113.02 × 536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.34x = 1,669,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,649.49/2,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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