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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.69, 3,116.54 and 538.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.69, 3,116.54 and 538.69 is: 808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.69 : 3,116.54 = 538.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.69/3,116.54 = 538.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.69x = 3,116.54 × 538.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.69x = 1,678,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,842.49/2,077.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.03

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