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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.83, 3,130.18 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.83, 3,130.18 and 526.83 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.83 : 3,130.18 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.83/3,130.18 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.83x = 3,130.18 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.83x = 1,649,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,072.73/2,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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