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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.62, 3,126.86 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.62, 3,126.86 and 545.62 is: 818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.62 : 3,126.86 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.62/3,126.86 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.62x = 3,126.86 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.62x = 1,706,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,077.35/2,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.41

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