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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.94, 3,041.91 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.94, 3,041.91 and 488.94 is: 733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.94 : 3,041.91 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.94/3,041.91 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.94x = 3,041.91 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.94x = 1,487,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,311.48/2,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.41

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