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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.55, 3,158.51 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.55, 3,158.51 and 545.54 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.55 : 3,158.51 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.55/3,158.51 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.55x = 3,158.51 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.55x = 1,723,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,093.55/2,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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