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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.64, 3,060.96 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.64, 3,060.96 and 501.64 is: 752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.64 : 3,060.96 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.64/3,060.96 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.64x = 3,060.96 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.64x = 1,535,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,499.97/2,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.46

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