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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.07, 3,072.10 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.07, 3,072.10 and 509.07 is: 763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.07 : 3,072.10 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.07/3,072.10 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.07x = 3,072.10 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.07x = 1,563,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,896.04/2,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.60

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