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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.16 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.16 and 488.44 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.44 : 3,041.16 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.44/3,041.16 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.44x = 3,041.16 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.44x = 1,485,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,416.59/2,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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