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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043, 3,064.50 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043, 3,064.50 and 504 is: 756

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043 : 3,064.50 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043/3,064.50 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043x = 3,064.50 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043x = 1,544,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,508/2,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756

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