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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.49, 3,041.23 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.49, 3,041.23 and 488.49 is: 732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.49 : 3,041.23 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.49/3,041.23 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.49x = 3,041.23 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.49x = 1,485,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,597.82/2,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.73

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