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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.22, 3,072.33 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.22, 3,072.33 and 509.22 is: 763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.22 : 3,072.33 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.22/3,072.33 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.22x = 3,072.33 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.22x = 1,564,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,491.88/2,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.83

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