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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.52, 3,078.80 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.52, 3,078.80 and 513.52 is: 770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.52 : 3,078.80 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.52/3,078.80 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.52x = 3,078.80 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.52x = 1,581,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,025.38/2,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.29

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