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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.05, 3,061.53 and 502.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.05, 3,061.53 and 502.05 is: 753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.05 : 3,061.53 = 502.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.05/3,061.53 = 502.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.05x = 3,061.53 × 502.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.05x = 1,537,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,041.14/2,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.06

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