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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.94, 3,083.91 and 516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.94, 3,083.91 and 516.94 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.94 : 3,083.91 = 516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.94/3,083.91 = 516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.94x = 3,083.91 × 516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.94x = 1,594,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,186.79/2,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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