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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.51, 2,933.36 and 494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.51, 2,933.36 and 494.67 is: 742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.51 : 2,933.36 = 494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.51/2,933.36 = 494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.51x = 2,933.36 × 494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.51x = 1,451,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,045.19/1,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.03

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