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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.93, 3,119.91 and 540.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.93, 3,119.91 and 540.93 is: 811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.93 : 3,119.91 = 540.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.93/3,119.91 = 540.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.93x = 3,119.91 × 540.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.93x = 1,687,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,652.92/2,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.40

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