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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.57, 3,150.81 and 519.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.57, 3,150.81 and 519.27 is: 778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.57 : 3,150.81 = 519.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.57/3,150.81 = 519.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.57x = 3,150.81 × 519.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.57x = 1,636,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,121.11/2,100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.89

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