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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.70, 3,278.52 and 542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.70, 3,278.52 and 542.27 is: 813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.70 : 3,278.52 = 542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.70/3,278.52 = 542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.70x = 3,278.52 × 542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.70x = 1,777,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,826.65/2,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.39

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