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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.62, 3,117.94 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.62, 3,117.94 and 539.50 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.62 : 3,117.94 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.62/3,117.94 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.62x = 3,117.94 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.62x = 1,682,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,128.63/2,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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