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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.08, 3,126.04 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.08, 3,126.04 and 524.08 is: 786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.08 : 3,126.04 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.08/3,126.04 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.08x = 3,126.04 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.08x = 1,638,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,295.04/2,084.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.10

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