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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.21, 3,108.23 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.21, 3,108.23 and 512.22 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.21 : 3,108.23 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.21/3,108.23 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.21x = 3,108.23 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.21x = 1,592,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,097.57/2,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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