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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.08, 3,123.04 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.08, 3,123.04 and 522.08 is: 783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.08 : 3,123.04 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.08/3,123.04 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.08x = 3,123.04 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.08x = 1,630,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,476.72/2,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.10

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