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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.45, 3,081.66 and 515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.45, 3,081.66 and 515.45 is: 773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.45 : 3,081.66 = 515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.45/3,081.66 = 515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.45x = 3,081.66 × 515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.45x = 1,588,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,426.24/2,054.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.17

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