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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.76, 3,071.63 and 508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.76, 3,071.63 and 508.76 is: 763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.76 : 3,071.63 = 508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.76/3,071.63 = 508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.76x = 3,071.63 × 508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.76x = 1,562,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,722.48/2,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.14

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