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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.66, 3,092.44 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.66, 3,092.44 and 501.64 is: 752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.66 : 3,092.44 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.66/3,092.44 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.66x = 3,092.44 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.66x = 1,551,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,291.60/2,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.45

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