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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081, 3,121.50 and 542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081, 3,121.50 and 542 is: 813

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081 : 3,121.50 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081/3,121.50 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081x = 3,121.50 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081x = 1,691,853
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,853/2,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813

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