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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.08, 3,124.61 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.08, 3,124.61 and 544.08 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.08 : 3,124.61 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.08/3,124.61 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.08x = 3,124.61 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.08x = 1,700,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,037.81/2,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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