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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.38, 3,098.06 and 526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.38, 3,098.06 and 526.38 is: 789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.38 : 3,098.06 = 526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.38/3,098.06 = 526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.38x = 3,098.06 × 526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.38x = 1,630,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,756.82/2,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.57

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