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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.52, 3,114.74 and 537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.52, 3,114.74 and 537.48 is: 806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.52 : 3,114.74 = 537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.52/3,114.74 = 537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.52x = 3,114.74 × 537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.52x = 1,674,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,110.46/2,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.21

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