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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.87, 3,065.81 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.87, 3,065.81 and 504.87 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.87 : 3,065.81 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.87/3,065.81 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.87x = 3,065.81 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.87x = 1,547,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,835.49/2,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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