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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.96, 3,275.94 and 540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.96, 3,275.94 and 540.53 is: 810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.96 : 3,275.94 = 540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.96/3,275.94 = 540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.96x = 3,275.94 × 540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.96x = 1,770,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,743.85/2,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.80

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