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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.19, 3,091.75 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.19, 3,091.75 and 501.20 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.19 : 3,091.75 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.19/3,091.75 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.19x = 3,091.75 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.19x = 1,549,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,585.10/2,061.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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