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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.48, 3,087.71 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.48, 3,087.71 and 519.48 is: 779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.48 : 3,087.71 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.48/3,087.71 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.48x = 3,087.71 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.48x = 1,604,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,000.99/2,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.22

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