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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.50, 3,116.43 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.50, 3,116.43 and 538.50 is: 807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.50 : 3,116.43 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.50/3,116.43 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.50x = 3,116.43 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.50x = 1,678,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,197.56/2,077.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.80

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