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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.63, 3,073.01 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.63, 3,073.01 and 509.63 is: 764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.63 : 3,073.01 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.63/3,073.01 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.63x = 3,073.01 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.63x = 1,566,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,080.17/2,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.45

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