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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.04, 3,079.56 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.04, 3,079.56 and 514.04 is: 771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.04 : 3,079.56 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.04/3,079.56 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.04x = 3,079.56 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.04x = 1,583,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,017.02/2,053.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.06

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