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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.63, 3,082.01 and 515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.63, 3,082.01 and 515.63 is: 773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.63 : 3,082.01 = 515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.63/3,082.01 = 515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.63x = 3,082.01 × 515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.63x = 1,589,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,158.83/2,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.45

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