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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.24, 3,271.84 and 537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.24, 3,271.84 and 537.80 is: 806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.24 : 3,271.84 = 537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.24/3,271.84 = 537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.24x = 3,271.84 × 537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.24x = 1,759,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,595.55/2,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.70

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