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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.97, 3,096 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.97, 3,096 and 524.97 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.97 : 3,096 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.97/3,096 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.97x = 3,096 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.97x = 1,625,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,307.12/2,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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