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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.96, 3,115.68 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.96, 3,115.68 and 538.08 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.96 : 3,115.68 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.96/3,115.68 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.96x = 3,115.68 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.96x = 1,676,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,485.09/2,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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