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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.58, 3,273.89 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.58, 3,273.89 and 539.12 is: 808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.58 : 3,273.89 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.58/3,273.89 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.58x = 3,273.89 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.58x = 1,765,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,019.58/2,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.68

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