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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.10, 3,136.65 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.10, 3,136.65 and 552.10 is: 828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.10 : 3,136.65 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.10/3,136.65 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.10x = 3,136.65 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.10x = 1,731,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,744.47/2,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.15

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