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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.81, 3,274.19 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.81, 3,274.19 and 539.34 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.81 : 3,274.19 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.81/3,274.19 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.81x = 3,274.19 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.81x = 1,765,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,901.63/2,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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