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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.88, 3,070.32 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.88, 3,070.32 and 507.88 is: 761.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.88 : 3,070.32 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.88/3,070.32 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.88x = 3,070.32 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.88x = 1,559,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,337.50/2,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.81

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