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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.94, 3,076.42 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.94, 3,076.42 and 511.94 is: 767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.94 : 3,076.42 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.94/3,076.42 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.94x = 3,076.42 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.94x = 1,574,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,942.45/2,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.91

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