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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.34, 3,086.03 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.34, 3,086.03 and 518.34 is: 777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.34 : 3,086.03 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.34/3,086.03 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.34x = 3,086.03 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.34x = 1,599,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,625.66/2,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.52

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