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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.90, 3,068.86 and 506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.90, 3,068.86 and 506.90 is: 760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.90 : 3,068.86 = 506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.90/3,068.86 = 506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.90x = 3,068.86 × 506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.90x = 1,555,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,605.13/2,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.35

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