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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.80, 3,110.64 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.80, 3,110.64 and 513.80 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.80 : 3,110.64 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.80/3,110.64 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.80x = 3,110.64 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.80x = 1,598,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,246.83/2,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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