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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.63, 3,114.94 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.63, 3,114.94 and 537.63 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.63 : 3,114.94 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.63/3,114.94 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.63x = 3,114.94 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.63x = 1,674,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,685.19/2,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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