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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.06, 3,111.10 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.06, 3,111.10 and 514.10 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.06 : 3,111.10 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.06/3,111.10 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.06x = 3,111.10 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.06x = 1,599,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,416.51/2,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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