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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.50, 3,275.16 and 540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.50, 3,275.16 and 540.01 is: 809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.50 : 3,275.16 = 540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.50/3,275.16 = 540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.50x = 3,275.16 × 540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.50x = 1,768,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,619.15/2,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.99

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