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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.94, 3,163.39 and 548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.94, 3,163.39 and 548.95 is: 823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.94 : 3,163.39 = 548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.94/3,163.39 = 548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.94x = 3,163.39 × 548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.94x = 1,736,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,527.12/2,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.41

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