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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.52, 3,270.77 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.52, 3,270.77 and 537.09 is: 805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.52 : 3,270.77 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.52/3,270.77 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.52x = 3,270.77 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.52x = 1,756,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,707.38/2,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.64

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