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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.44, 3,078.66 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.44, 3,078.66 and 513.44 is: 770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.44 : 3,078.66 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.44/3,078.66 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.44x = 3,078.66 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.44x = 1,580,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,707.19/2,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.16

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