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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.60, 3,275.40 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.60, 3,275.40 and 540.14 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.60 : 3,275.40 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.60/3,275.40 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.60x = 3,275.40 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.60x = 1,769,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,174.56/2,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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