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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.39, 3,065.10 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.39, 3,065.10 and 504.39 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.39 : 3,065.10 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.39/3,065.10 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.39x = 3,065.10 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.39x = 1,546,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,005.79/2,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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