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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.08, 3,067.65 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.08, 3,067.65 and 506.08 is: 759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.08 : 3,067.65 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.08/3,067.65 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.08x = 3,067.65 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.08x = 1,552,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,458.44/2,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.12

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