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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.75, 3,115.14 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.75, 3,115.14 and 537.75 is: 806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.75 : 3,115.14 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.75/3,115.14 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.75x = 3,115.14 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.75x = 1,675,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,166.54/2,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.63

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