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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.12, 3,067.70 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.12, 3,067.70 and 506.12 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.12 : 3,067.70 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.12/3,067.70 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.12x = 3,067.70 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.12x = 1,552,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,606.45/2,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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