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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.75, 3,277.10 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.75, 3,277.10 and 541.29 is: 811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.75 : 3,277.10 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.75/3,277.10 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.75x = 3,277.10 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.75x = 1,773,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,862.81/2,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.93

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