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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.15, 3,091.70 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.15, 3,091.70 and 501.14 is: 751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.15 : 3,091.70 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.15/3,091.70 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.15x = 3,091.70 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.15x = 1,549,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,356.57/2,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.70

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