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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.32, 3,271.98 and 537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.32, 3,271.98 and 537.86 is: 806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.32 : 3,271.98 = 537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.32/3,271.98 = 537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.32x = 3,271.98 × 537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.32x = 1,759,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,867.16/2,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.79

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