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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.69, 3,074.52 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.69, 3,074.52 and 510.69 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.69 : 3,074.52 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.69/3,074.52 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.69x = 3,074.52 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.69x = 1,570,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,126.62/2,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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