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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.69, 3,064.01 and 503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.69, 3,064.01 and 503.69 is: 755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.69 : 3,064.01 = 503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.69/3,064.01 = 503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.69x = 3,064.01 × 503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.69x = 1,543,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,293.36/2,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.52

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