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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.57, 3,104.36 and 530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.57, 3,104.36 and 530.57 is: 795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.57 : 3,104.36 = 530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.57/3,104.36 = 530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.57x = 3,104.36 × 530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.57x = 1,647,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,085.39/2,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.86

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