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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.12, 3,097.44 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.12, 3,097.44 and 526.08 is: 789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.12 : 3,097.44 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.12/3,097.44 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.12x = 3,097.44 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.12x = 1,629,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,501.24/2,065.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.06

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