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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.19, 3,072.30 and 509.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.19, 3,072.30 and 509.19 is: 763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.19 : 3,072.30 = 509.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.19/3,072.30 = 509.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.19x = 3,072.30 × 509.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.19x = 1,564,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,378.03/2,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.79

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