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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.40, 3,098.10 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.40, 3,098.10 and 526.40 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.40 : 3,098.10 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.40/3,098.10 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.40x = 3,098.10 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.40x = 1,630,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,839.84/2,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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