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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.25, 3,103.88 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.25, 3,103.88 and 530.25 is: 795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.25 : 3,103.88 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.25/3,103.88 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.25x = 3,103.88 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.25x = 1,645,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,829.72/2,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.38

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