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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.12, 3,103.56 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.12, 3,103.56 and 530 is: 794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.12 : 3,103.56 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.12/3,103.56 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.12x = 3,103.56 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.12x = 1,644,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,886.80/2,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.97

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