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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.38, 3,069.59 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.38, 3,069.59 and 507.38 is: 761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.38 : 3,069.59 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.38/3,069.59 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.38x = 3,069.59 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.38x = 1,557,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,430.69/2,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.07

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