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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.43, 3,068.18 and 506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.43, 3,068.18 and 506.43 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.43 : 3,068.18 = 506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.43/3,068.18 = 506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.43x = 3,068.18 × 506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.43x = 1,553,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,815.87/2,045.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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