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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.99, 3,070.47 and 507.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.99, 3,070.47 and 507.99 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.99 : 3,070.47 = 507.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.99/3,070.47 = 507.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.99x = 3,070.47 × 507.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.99x = 1,559,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,768.06/2,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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