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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.82, 3,113.37 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.82, 3,113.37 and 536.82 is: 805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.82 : 3,113.37 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.82/3,113.37 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.82x = 3,113.37 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.82x = 1,671,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,319.28/2,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.14

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