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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.56, 3,163.02 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.56, 3,163.02 and 548.54 is: 822.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.56 : 3,163.02 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.56/3,163.02 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.56x = 3,163.02 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.56x = 1,735,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,042.99/2,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.86

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