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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.68, 3,105.92 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.68, 3,105.92 and 510.69 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.68 : 3,105.92 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.68/3,105.92 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.68x = 3,105.92 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.68x = 1,586,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,162.28/2,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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