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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.56, 3,096.86 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.56, 3,096.86 and 525.56 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.56 : 3,096.86 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.56/3,096.86 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.56x = 3,096.86 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.56x = 1,627,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,590.86/2,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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