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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.52, 3,134.24 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.52, 3,134.24 and 550.52 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.52 : 3,134.24 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.52/3,134.24 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.52x = 3,134.24 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.52x = 1,725,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,461.80/2,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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