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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.76, 3,082.12 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.76, 3,082.12 and 515.76 is: 773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.76 : 3,082.12 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.76/3,082.12 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.76x = 3,082.12 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.76x = 1,589,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,634.21/2,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.63

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