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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.90, 3,104.85 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.90, 3,104.85 and 530.90 is: 796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.90 : 3,104.85 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.90/3,104.85 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.90x = 3,104.85 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.90x = 1,648,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,362.21/2,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.35

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