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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.03, 3,040.55 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.03, 3,040.55 and 488.03 is: 732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.03 : 3,040.55 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.03/3,040.55 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.03x = 3,040.55 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.03x = 1,483,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,888.44/2,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.05

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