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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.09, 3,078.10 and 513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.09, 3,078.10 and 513.09 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.09 : 3,078.10 = 513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.09/3,078.10 = 513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.09x = 3,078.10 × 513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.09x = 1,579,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,342.33/2,052.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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