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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.56, 3,069.85 and 507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.56, 3,069.85 and 507.56 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.56 : 3,069.85 = 507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.56/3,069.85 = 507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.56x = 3,069.85 × 507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.56x = 1,558,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,139.47/2,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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