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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.06, 3,093.09 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.06, 3,093.09 and 502.06 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.06 : 3,093.09 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.06/3,093.09 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.06x = 3,093.09 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.06x = 1,552,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,914.26/2,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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