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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.34, 3,088.98 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.34, 3,088.98 and 520.34 is: 780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.34 : 3,088.98 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.34/3,088.98 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.34x = 3,088.98 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.34x = 1,607,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,304.41/2,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.50

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