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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.32, 3,129.12 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.32, 3,129.12 and 547.32 is: 820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.32 : 3,129.12 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.32/3,129.12 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.32x = 3,129.12 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.32x = 1,712,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,629.96/2,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.89

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