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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.25, 3,084.39 and 517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.25, 3,084.39 and 517.25 is: 775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.25 : 3,084.39 = 517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.25/3,084.39 = 517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.25x = 3,084.39 × 517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.25x = 1,595,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,400.73/2,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.88

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