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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083, 3,124.52 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083, 3,124.52 and 544 is: 816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083 : 3,124.52 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083/3,124.52 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083x = 3,124.52 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083x = 1,699,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,738.88/2,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.01

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