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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.72, 3,082.08 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.72, 3,082.08 and 515.76 is: 773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.72 : 3,082.08 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.72/3,082.08 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.72x = 3,082.08 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.72x = 1,589,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,613.58/2,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.64

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