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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.60, 3,113.40 and 536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.60, 3,113.40 and 536.60 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.60 : 3,113.40 = 536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.60/3,113.40 = 536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.60x = 3,113.40 × 536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.60x = 1,670,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,650.44/2,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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