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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.37, 3,068.05 and 506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.37, 3,068.05 and 506.37 is: 759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.37 : 3,068.05 = 506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.37/3,068.05 = 506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.37x = 3,068.05 × 506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.37x = 1,553,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,551.87/2,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.55

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