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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.42, 3,065.13 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.42, 3,065.13 and 504.42 is: 756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.42 : 3,065.13 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.42/3,065.13 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.42x = 3,065.13 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.42x = 1,546,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,112.87/2,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.63

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