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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042, 3,063 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042, 3,063 and 503 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042 : 3,063 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042/3,063 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042x = 3,063 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042x = 1,540,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,689/2,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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