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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.54, 3,080.31 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.54, 3,080.31 and 514.54 is: 771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.54 : 3,080.31 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.54/3,080.31 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.54x = 3,080.31 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.54x = 1,584,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,942.71/2,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.81

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