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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.06, 3,087.11 and 519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.06, 3,087.11 and 519.06 is: 778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.06 : 3,087.11 = 519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.06/3,087.11 = 519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.06x = 3,087.11 × 519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.06x = 1,602,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,395.32/2,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.60

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