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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.53, 3,062.31 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.53, 3,062.31 and 502.53 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.53 : 3,062.31 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.53/3,062.31 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.53x = 3,062.31 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.53x = 1,538,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,907.73/2,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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