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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.64, 3,096.98 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.64, 3,096.98 and 525.64 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.64 : 3,096.98 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.64/3,096.98 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.64x = 3,096.98 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.64x = 1,627,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,896.57/2,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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