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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.97, 3,094.50 and 523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.97, 3,094.50 and 523.97 is: 785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.97 : 3,094.50 = 523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.97/3,094.50 = 523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.97x = 3,094.50 × 523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.97x = 1,621,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,423.26/2,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.97

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