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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.25, 3,126.41 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.25, 3,126.41 and 545.25 is: 817.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.25 : 3,126.41 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.25/3,126.41 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.25x = 3,126.41 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.25x = 1,704,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,672.33/2,084.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.88

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