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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.53, 3,090.77 and 500.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.53, 3,090.77 and 500.55 is: 750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.53 : 3,090.77 = 500.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.53/3,090.77 = 500.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.53x = 3,090.77 × 500.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.53x = 1,547,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,093.90/2,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.82

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