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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.04, 3,274.56 and 539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.04, 3,274.56 and 539.60 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.04 : 3,274.56 = 539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.04/3,274.56 = 539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.04x = 3,274.56 × 539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.04x = 1,766,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,952.58/2,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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