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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.29, 3,093.39 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.29, 3,093.39 and 502.30 is: 753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.29 : 3,093.39 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.29/3,093.39 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.29x = 3,093.39 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.29x = 1,553,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,802.06/2,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.44

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