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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.04, 3,094.51 and 503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.04, 3,094.51 and 503.05 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.04 : 3,094.51 = 503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.04/3,094.51 = 503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.04x = 3,094.51 × 503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.04x = 1,556,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,693.26/2,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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