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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.76, 3,275.52 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.76, 3,275.52 and 540.24 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.76 : 3,275.52 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.76/3,275.52 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.76x = 3,275.52 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.76x = 1,769,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,566.92/2,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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