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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.50, 3,122.22 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.50, 3,122.22 and 542.50 is: 813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.50 : 3,122.22 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.50/3,122.22 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.50x = 3,122.22 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.50x = 1,693,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,804.35/2,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.74

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