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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.46, 3,114.60 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.46, 3,114.60 and 537.46 is: 806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.46 : 3,114.60 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.46/3,114.60 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.46x = 3,114.60 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.46x = 1,673,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,972.92/2,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.17

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