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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027, 3,040.50 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027, 3,040.50 and 488 is: 732

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027 : 3,040.50 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027/3,040.50 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027x = 3,040.50 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027x = 1,483,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,764/2,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732

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