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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.50, 3,078.75 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.50, 3,078.75 and 513.50 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.50 : 3,078.75 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.50/3,078.75 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.50x = 3,078.75 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.50x = 1,580,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,938.13/2,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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