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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.08, 3,072.11 and 509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.08, 3,072.11 and 509.08 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.08 : 3,072.11 = 509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.08/3,072.11 = 509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.08x = 3,072.11 × 509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.08x = 1,563,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,943.35/2,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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