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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046, 3,069 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046, 3,069 and 507 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046 : 3,069 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046/3,069 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046x = 3,069 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046x = 1,555,983
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,983/2,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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