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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.13, 3,075.21 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.13, 3,075.21 and 511.13 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.13 : 3,075.21 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.13/3,075.21 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.13x = 3,075.21 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.13x = 1,571,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,816.71/2,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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