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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.16 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.16 and 514.44 is: 771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.44 : 3,080.16 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.44/3,080.16 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.44x = 3,080.16 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.44x = 1,584,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,557.51/2,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.66

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