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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.36, 3,092.04 and 501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.36, 3,092.04 and 501.36 is: 752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.36 : 3,092.04 = 501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.36/3,092.04 = 501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.36x = 3,092.04 × 501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.36x = 1,550,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,225.17/2,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.04

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