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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.30, 3,162.52 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.30, 3,162.52 and 548.27 is: 822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.30 : 3,162.52 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.30/3,162.52 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.30x = 3,162.52 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.30x = 1,733,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,921.38/2,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.43

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