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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.48, 3,060.70 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.48, 3,060.70 and 501.48 is: 752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.48 : 3,060.70 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.48/3,060.70 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.48x = 3,060.70 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.48x = 1,534,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,878.58/2,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.21

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