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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.75, 3,134.76 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.75, 3,134.76 and 550.75 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.75 : 3,134.76 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.75/3,134.76 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.75x = 3,134.76 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.75x = 1,726,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,469.07/2,089.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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