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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.83, 3,119.54 and 540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.83, 3,119.54 and 540.83 is: 811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.83 : 3,119.54 = 540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.83/3,119.54 = 540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.83x = 3,119.54 × 540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.83x = 1,687,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,122.52/2,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.18

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