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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.62, 3,093.91 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.62, 3,093.91 and 502.60 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.62 : 3,093.91 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.62/3,093.91 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.62x = 3,093.91 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.62x = 1,554,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,999.17/2,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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