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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 3,083.28 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 3,083.28 and 516.56 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 3,083.28 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/3,083.28 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 3,083.28 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 1,592,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,699.12/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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