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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.28, 3,091.88 and 501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.28, 3,091.88 and 501.29 is: 751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.28 : 3,091.88 = 501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.28/3,091.88 = 501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.28x = 3,091.88 × 501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.28x = 1,549,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,926.02/2,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.92

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