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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.76, 3,080.62 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.76, 3,080.62 and 514.76 is: 772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.76 : 3,080.62 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.76/3,080.62 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.76x = 3,080.62 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.76x = 1,585,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,779.95/2,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.13

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