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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.63, 3,150.72 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.63, 3,150.72 and 540.58 is: 810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.63 : 3,150.72 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.63/3,150.72 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.63x = 3,150.72 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.63x = 1,703,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,216.22/2,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.81

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