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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062, 3,093.18 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062, 3,093.18 and 523 is: 784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062 : 3,093.18 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062/3,093.18 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062x = 3,093.18 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062x = 1,617,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,733.14/2,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.55

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