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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.63, 3,083.51 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.63, 3,083.51 and 516.63 is: 774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.63 : 3,083.51 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.63/3,083.51 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.63x = 3,083.51 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.63x = 1,593,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,033.77/2,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.96

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