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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.36, 3,126.60 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.36, 3,126.60 and 524.36 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.36 : 3,126.60 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.36/3,126.60 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.36x = 3,126.60 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.36x = 1,639,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,463.98/2,084.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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