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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.17, 3,094.76 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.17, 3,094.76 and 503.18 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.17 : 3,094.76 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.17/3,094.76 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.17x = 3,094.76 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.17x = 1,557,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,207.12/2,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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