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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.93, 3,127.36 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.93, 3,127.36 and 545.93 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.93 : 3,127.36 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.93/3,127.36 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.93x = 3,127.36 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.93x = 1,707,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,319.64/2,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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