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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.75, 3,086.67 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.75, 3,086.67 and 518.75 is: 778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.75 : 3,086.67 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.75/3,086.67 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.75x = 3,086.67 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.75x = 1,601,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,210.06/2,057.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.14

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