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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.16, 3,103.74 and 509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.16, 3,103.74 and 509.18 is: 763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.16 : 3,103.74 = 509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.16/3,103.74 = 509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.16x = 3,103.74 × 509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.16x = 1,580,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,346.81/2,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.76

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