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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.63, 3,278.35 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.63, 3,278.35 and 542.14 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.63 : 3,278.35 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.63/3,278.35 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.63x = 3,278.35 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.63x = 1,777,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,324.67/2,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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