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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.62, 3,134.19 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.62, 3,134.19 and 550.74 is: 826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.62 : 3,134.19 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.62/3,134.19 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.62x = 3,134.19 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.62x = 1,726,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,123.80/2,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.05

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