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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.62, 3,069.94 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.62, 3,069.94 and 507.62 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.62 : 3,069.94 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.62/3,069.94 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.62x = 3,069.94 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.62x = 1,558,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,362.94/2,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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