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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.37, 3,075.56 and 511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.37, 3,075.56 and 511.37 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.37 : 3,075.56 = 511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.37/3,075.56 = 511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.37x = 3,075.56 × 511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.37x = 1,572,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,749.12/2,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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