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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.88, 3,068.69 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.88, 3,068.69 and 506.88 is: 760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.88 : 3,068.69 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.88/3,068.69 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.88x = 3,068.69 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.88x = 1,555,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,455.05/2,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.29

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