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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.50, 3,092.43 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.50, 3,092.43 and 522.50 is: 783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.50 : 3,092.43 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.50/3,092.43 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.50x = 3,092.43 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.50x = 1,615,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,794.68/2,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.80

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