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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.41, 3,093.57 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.41, 3,093.57 and 502.43 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.41 : 3,093.57 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.41/3,093.57 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.41x = 3,093.57 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.41x = 1,554,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,286.91/2,062.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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